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Financial Intermediation
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Computershare Sustainability Profile

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Computershare Limited, a global leader in financial services, is headquartered in Australia and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1978, the company has established itself as a key player in the share registry, employee equity plans, and stakeholder communications sectors. With a commitment to innovation, Computershare offers a range of unique services, including shareholder management and corporate governance solutions, which streamline processes for businesses and enhance shareholder engagement. The company is recognised for its robust technology platform and exceptional customer service, positioning it as a trusted partner for organisations worldwide. Notable achievements include its consistent ranking among the top providers in the financial services industry, reflecting its dedication to excellence and client satisfaction.

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64

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Computershare's score of 64 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Computershare's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Computershare reported total carbon emissions of approximately 73,770,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 3,344,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 384,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 70,042,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 78,162,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by reductions in Scope 3 emissions. Computershare has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 17.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2028, covering 100% of these emissions. Additionally, the company has exceeded its target of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 29.4% by FY2024, as part of its science-based targets. The long-term goal is to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by FY2042, with interim targets of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 89.3% by FY2033 and Scope 3 emissions by 32.5% by the same year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Computershare's commitment to addressing climate change within the financial services sector. The company’s emissions data and reduction targets are not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating a direct commitment to sustainability from Computershare itself.

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202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
2,298,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
18,612,000
0,000,000
00,000
00,000
00,000
000,000
Scope 3
91,589,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Computershare's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Computershare's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Computershare'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 Computershare is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Computershare's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Computershare's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 69% last year and increased by approximately 2% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 59% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Purchased Goods and Services
59%
Employee Commuting
18%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
8%
Business Travel
8%
Capital Goods
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
Investments
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Computershare'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.

Computershare has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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
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