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Financial Intermediation
AU
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Colonial First State Investments Limited

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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

20

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Colonial First State Investments Limited's score of 20 is lower than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Colonial First State Investments Limited's reported carbon emissions

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 the company's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and aligning with global climate goals. CFS does not currently report Scope 1 emissions, and there is no data cascaded from a parent organization. The company is actively working towards enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its overall emissions impact.

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201920232024
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Scope 2
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00,000
Scope 3
6,230,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Colonial First State Investments Limited is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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