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Challenger Limited (ASX: CGF), widely recognised as Challenger, is a prominent Australian financial services group headquartered in AU. Operating within the industry classification of "Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67)", Challenger was formed in 1985 and has since grown to be a leader dedicated to providing financial security for retirement.
Challenger's core business revolves around two key divisions. Its Life division is Australia's leading provider of annuities and guaranteed retirement income products, while its Funds Management division offers diverse investment management strategies across various asset classes, serving institutional and retail clients. This specialisation firmly positions Challenger as a significant investment manager and a pivotal player in the Australian wealth management sector.
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Challenger’s score of 51 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Challenger, an Australian-headquartered company in Services auxiliary to financial intermediation, reported total emissions of approximately 5,027.9 tonnes CO2e in 2024. This included 2.9 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 624.9 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 4,559 tonnes CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2024 included employee commute (141.9 tonnes CO2e), purchased goods and services (5.4 tonnes CO2e), and waste generated in operations (2.5 tonnes CO2e).
In the preceding year, 2023, Challenger's total emissions were about 4,997.9 tonnes CO2e, with 34.9 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 670.9 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,292.1 tonnes CO2e from Scope 3.
In 2022, the company's total emissions were approximately 4,799.85 tonnes CO2e, comprising 40.67 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 (stationary combustion), 660.03 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 (purchased electricity), and 4,099.14 tonnes CO2e from Scope 3. Noteworthy Scope 3 categories in 2022 included business travel (352.19 tonnes CO2e) and employee commute (291.33 tonnes CO2e).
Challenger has not reported any specific public reduction targets, including SBTi targets or participation in the Climate Pledge. All reported emissions data is directly from Challenger Limited and not cascaded from a parent entity.
No climate goals have been disclosed for Challenger yet.
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