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Financial Intermediation
AU
updated 18 days ago

Commonwealth Securities Limited Sustainability Profile

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Commonwealth Securities Limited, commonly known as CommSec, is a leading Australian online brokerage firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Established in 1995, CommSec has grown to become a prominent player in the financial services industry, offering a comprehensive range of investment solutions to retail and institutional clients across Australia. Specialising in online trading, CommSec provides access to equities, options, and managed funds, distinguished by its user-friendly platform and robust research tools. The firm is renowned for its commitment to customer education and support, empowering investors with the knowledge to make informed decisions. As a subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, CommSec holds a strong market position, consistently recognised for its innovative services and customer satisfaction. With a focus on enhancing the investment experience, CommSec remains a trusted choice for Australian investors seeking to navigate the financial markets.

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47

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

Commonwealth Securities Limited's score of 47 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Commonwealth Securities Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Commonwealth Securities Limited, headquartered in Australia, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. However, the company is a current subsidiary of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, which influences its climate commitments and initiatives. As part of its corporate family relationship, Commonwealth Securities Limited inherits climate-related data and initiatives from Commonwealth Bank of Australia. This includes participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and commitments to renewable energy through the RE100 initiative, both of which are cascaded from the parent company. While specific reduction targets or achievements for Commonwealth Securities Limited are not available, the overarching commitments from Commonwealth Bank of Australia suggest a focus on sustainability and climate action. The bank has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, which may indirectly impact its subsidiaries. In summary, while Commonwealth Securities Limited does not provide specific emissions data or reduction targets, it aligns with the climate initiatives of its parent company, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, reflecting a commitment to addressing climate change within its operational framework.

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2016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
9,063,000
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Scope 2
107,762,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
93,622,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Commonwealth Securities Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Commonwealth Securities 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 Commonwealth Securities Limited's Location?

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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 Commonwealth Securities Limited is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Commonwealth Securities Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Commonwealth Securities Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 24% last year and decreased by approximately 28% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 48% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 37% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Employee Commuting
37%
Business Travel
30%
Upstream Leased Assets
15%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
10%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Waste Generated in Operations
3%
Purchased Goods and Services
2%

Commonwealth Securities 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.

Commonwealth Securities 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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