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Financial Intermediation
AU
updated 2 months ago

Colonial First State Investments Limited Sustainability Profile

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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.

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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.

17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

29

Industry Benchmark

Colonial First State Investments Limited's score of 17 is lower than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

18%

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Colonial First State Investments Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Colonial First State Investments Limited reported significant carbon emissions, with approximately 3,980,003,980 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions from investments. This figure represents a notable decrease from 2019, when emissions were about 6,230,000,000 kg CO2e in the same category. The company has not disclosed any Scope 1 or Scope 2 emissions data, indicating a focus primarily on the indirect emissions associated with its investment portfolio. Despite the substantial figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges outlined by Colonial First State Investments Limited, nor are there any initiatives reported under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). As a responsible investor, Colonial First State is expected to align its practices with industry standards for climate accountability, although specific commitments or initiatives have not been detailed in the available data. The emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported by Colonial First State Investments Limited.

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20192023
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
6,230,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Colonial First State Investments Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Colonial First State Investments Limited's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Colonial First State Investments Limited's Location?

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Colonial First State Investments Limited is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Colonial First State Investments Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

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.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Investments
100%

Colonial First State Investments Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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