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Macquarie

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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51

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Macquarie's score of 51 is higher than 96% 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 65,000,000 kg CO2e across various scopes. Specifically, their Scope 1 emissions were about 482,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions accounted for the majority, with significant contributions from business travel (about 59,164,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 164,983,000 kg CO2e). Notably, there were no reported Scope 2 emissions. Macquarie has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero operational emissions across Scope 1 and 2 by 2025. They have made substantial progress by sourcing 100% of their global electricity consumption from renewable sources in FY2023. Additionally, they are committed to aligning their financing activities with the global goal of net zero emissions by 2050. In terms of reduction initiatives, Macquarie has outlined specific targets, including a 56% reduction in Scope 2 emissions at Perth Airport by FY30 and a 30% reduction in Scope 1 emissions at the Port of Newcastle by CY30. These initiatives reflect their broader strategy to mitigate climate impact and enhance sustainability across their operations.

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Scope 1
176,870,000
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Scope 2
870,709,000
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Scope 3
668,780,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Macquarie'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.

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Macquarie is participating in some 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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