Colonial First State Investments Limited, commonly referred to as Colonial First State, is a prominent Australian investment management firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Established in 1988, the company has grown to become a key player in the financial services industry, focusing on superannuation, investment solutions, and financial advice. With a strong presence across major operational regions in Australia, Colonial First State offers a diverse range of products, including managed funds, superannuation funds, and investment platforms. Their commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions has positioned them as a trusted partner for individuals and businesses alike. Notably, Colonial First State has achieved significant milestones, including a robust market position and recognition for their comprehensive investment strategies tailored to meet the evolving needs of their clients.
How does Colonial First State Investments Limited's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Colonial First State Investments Limited's score of 17 is lower than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Colonial First State Investments Limited (CFS) reported Scope 2 emissions of approximately 950,000 kg CO2e (location-based) and 20,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The previous year, 2023, saw significant Scope 3 emissions from investments, amounting to about 3,980,003,980 kg CO2e. In 2019, the Scope 3 emissions from investments were reported at approximately 6,230,000,000 kg CO2e. CFS has set a commitment to achieve net zero for Scope 1 and 2 corporate operational emissions by 2030, starting from 2023. This ambitious target reflects their dedication to reducing their carbon footprint and aligning with global climate goals. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that CFS independently reports its emissions and climate commitments.
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| 2019 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,230,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
Colonial First State Investments Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 36% last year and decreased by approximately 36% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Investments" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Colonial First State Investments Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

