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updated 23 days ago

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.

79%

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Computershare's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Computershare reported total carbon emissions of approximately 93.1 million kg CO2e, comprising 1,847,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 129,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 93,221,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a significant reduction of 89.3% in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2033 from a FY2021 baseline. Additionally, Computershare is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 32.5% by FY2033 from a FY2023 baseline. The long-term goal is to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2042, with a further target of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by the same year. These targets are aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified under the 1.5°C pathway, demonstrating Computershare's commitment to addressing climate change effectively. The company's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported.

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202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
2,298,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
-
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
18,612,000
0,000,000
00,000
-
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
91,589,000
-
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 33% 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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