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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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39

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Comgest's score of 39 is higher 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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Comgest's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Comgest reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,606,041,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 219,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 162,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 3,223,850,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which includes significant contributions from business travel (about 569,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 4,909,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, Comgest's emissions were slightly higher at around 3,712,244,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 217,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 974,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 3,407,040,000 kg CO2e. Despite these substantial figures, Comgest has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the organisation. As a company headquartered in France, Comgest operates within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and carbon neutrality, highlighting the importance of establishing clear climate commitments moving forward.

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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.

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 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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