Macquarie Sustainability Profile
Macquarie Group Limited, commonly known as Macquarie, is a leading global financial services provider headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1969, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Operating primarily in the banking and financial services industry, Macquarie offers a diverse range of services, including asset management, investment banking, and commodities trading. Its unique approach to client solutions and risk management has positioned it as a trusted partner in the financial sector. With a reputation for innovation and excellence, Macquarie has achieved significant milestones, including its listing on the Australian Securities Exchange. The firm is recognised for its robust market position and commitment to sustainable investment practices, making it a prominent player in the global financial landscape.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Macquarie's score of 55 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Macquarie's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Macquarie reported total carbon emissions of approximately 228,378,000 kg CO2e, comprising 482,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 227,896,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, Scope 2 emissions were reported as zero. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from business travel (about 59,164,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 164,983,000 kg CO2e). Macquarie has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero emissions in its own operations across Scope 1 and Scope 2 by FY2025. This commitment is part of a broader strategy to align its financing activities with global net zero emissions by 2050. The company has made substantial progress by sourcing 100% of its global electricity consumption from renewable sources in FY2023. In previous years, Macquarie's emissions were also significant, with 2024 emissions totalling approximately 223,402,000 kg CO2e, and 2023 emissions at about 216,429,000 kg CO2e. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability across its operations.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 477,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 29,767,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 208,337,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Macquarie's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Macquarie's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and increased by approximately 9% 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 72% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Macquarie'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.
Macquarie 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.
