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Colonial First State Investments Limited, commonly referred to as Colonial First State, is a prominent player in the financial intermediation services sector, headquartered in Australia. Established in 1988, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on providing a range of investment solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients.
With a strong presence across major Australian regions, Colonial First State offers unique products and services, including managed funds, superannuation, and investment platforms. The firm is recognised for its commitment to innovation and customer service, positioning itself as a trusted partner in wealth management. Notable achievements include a robust market position, underscored by a substantial client base and a reputation for delivering reliable financial solutions.
-7 vs industry average
Colonial First State Investments Limited’s score of 30 is lower than 44% 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.
Colonial First State Investments Limited, an Australian financial intermediation services company, reported Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 20,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 location-based emissions of about 950,000 kg CO2e in 2024.
In 2023, the company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 23,066,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 investments contributing about 3,980,003,980 kg CO2e. In 2022, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 24,628,000 kg CO2e. For 2021, these emissions were around 24,968,000 kg CO2e, and in 2020, they were approximately 22,508,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, Colonial First State Investments Limited reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of about 31,225,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 investments were approximately 6,230,000,000 kg CO2e.
Colonial First State Investments Limited has committed to achieving net-zero emissions for its Scope 1 and 2 corporate operational emissions (market-based) by 2030.
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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