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Comgest

Comgest, officially known as Comgest S.A., is a prominent asset management firm headquartered in France, with significant operations across Europe and Asia. Founded in 1985, the company has established itself in the investment management industry, specialising in high-conviction equity strategies and sustainable investment solutions. Comgest is renowned for its unique approach to long-term investing, focusing on quality growth companies that demonstrate strong fundamentals. The firm’s commitment to responsible investing has garnered recognition, positioning it as a leader in the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) space. With a diverse range of products, including mutual funds and institutional mandates, Comgest continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for investors seeking sustainable growth.

DitchCarbon Score

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42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Comgest's score of 42 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Comgest's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Comgest reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,606,041,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 219,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 162,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 3,223,850,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Comgest's total emissions were about 3,712,244,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 217,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 974,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 3,407,040,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Comgest has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050. This long-term target reflects the company's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change. The commitment is part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability and align with global climate goals.

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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Comgest's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Comgest is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Comgest 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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