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Macquarie

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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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46

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Macquarie's score of 46 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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Macquarie's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Macquarie reported total carbon emissions of approximately 228,378,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 482,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at about 227,896,000 kg CO2e. Notably, 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). For the previous year, 2024, Macquarie's emissions were approximately 223,010,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3, with Scope 1 emissions at about 392,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a focus on managing and reducing emissions, particularly in Scope 3, which constitutes the majority of their carbon footprint. Macquarie has committed to achieving net zero operational emissions across Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025, with significant progress reported in sourcing 100% of their global electricity consumption from renewable sources in FY2023. Additionally, they aim to align their financing activities with the global goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The company has set various reduction targets, including a 46% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by FY30 from a baseline of 101 tCO2e and a 30% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by CY30 from a baseline of 3,878 tCO2e for specific projects. These initiatives reflect Macquarie's commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship. All emissions data is sourced directly from Macquarie Group Limited, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations.

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2019202020212022202320242025
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

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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
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