Colonial First State Investments Limited
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.
-5 vs industry average
Colonial First State Investments Limited’s score of 30 is lower than 45% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Colonial First State Investments Limited's reported carbon emissions
Colonial First State Investments Limited (CFS), an Australian financial intermediation services provider, reported its most recent emissions data for fiscal year 2024. In FY24, CFS recorded approximately 950,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (location-based). For FY23, the company reported Scope 3 emissions from investments totalling approximately 3,980,003,980 kg CO2e, alongside Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 23,066,000 kg CO2e. CFS has set a commitment to achieve net zero by 2030 for its Scope 1 and 2 corporate operational emissions, utilising the market-based method. This near-term target aims to reduce these specific operational emissions by 2030, with a baseline year of 2023. The company's reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions in previous years include approximately 24,628,000 kg CO2e in FY22, 24,968,000 kg CO2e in FY21, and 22,508,000 kg CO2e in FY20. In FY19, CFS reported Scope 3 investments emissions of approximately 6,230,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 31,225,000 kg CO2e. It is important to note that for the provided emissions data, Scope 3 categories such as purchased goods and services were reported as missing. CFS's data is not cascaded from a parent organisation.
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Colonial First State Investments Limited’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2030
CFS has committed to net zero by 2030 for Scope 1 and 2 corp…
CFS has committed to net zero by 2030 for Scope 1 and 2 corporate operational emissions (market-based).
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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