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Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) is a prominent institutional investor headquartered in Canada, specifically in Quebec. Established in 1965, CDPQ plays a vital role in the financial intermediation services sector, focusing on investment management and asset allocation across various industries. With a strong presence in North America and Europe, the organisation manages a diversified portfolio that includes equities, fixed income, infrastructure, and real estate.
CDPQ is renowned for its commitment to sustainable investment practices, setting it apart in the competitive financial landscape. The institution has achieved significant milestones, including substantial growth in assets under management, which positions it as one of the largest pension fund managers in the world. Through its innovative approach and strategic partnerships, CDPQ continues to influence the financial markets while delivering value to its stakeholders.
+5 vs industry average
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec’s score of 42 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), a financial intermediation services company based in Canada, reported Scope 1 emissions of 32,200 kg CO2e in 2023. This follows Scope 1 emissions of 37,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 40,600 kg CO2e in 2021. Their Scope 1 emissions for 2020 were 49,400 kg CO2e, and for 2019, they were 62,600 kg CO2e. In 2018, Scope 1 emissions were 71,800 kg CO2e, and in 2017, they were 79,400 kg CO2e. No Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions data was disclosed.
CDPQ is committed to achieving a net-zero portfolio by 2050. They aim to reduce the carbon intensity of their portfolio by 60% by 2030, compared to a 2017 baseline, for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, their subsidiary Ivanhoé Cambridge committed in 2021 to reducing the operational carbon intensity of its international portfolio by 35% by 2025, also compared to a 2017 baseline, for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. CDPQ has also made a near-term commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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