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Northstar Impact Funds

Northstar Impact Funds, headquartered in Australia, is a leading player in the impact investment sector, focusing on sustainable financial solutions that drive positive social and environmental change. Founded in 2018, the firm has quickly established itself as a pioneer in the industry, with a commitment to delivering measurable impact alongside financial returns. Operating primarily across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, Northstar Impact Funds offers a range of innovative investment products designed to support businesses that prioritise sustainability. Their unique approach combines rigorous financial analysis with a deep understanding of social impact, setting them apart in a competitive market. With a strong emphasis on transparency and accountability, Northstar Impact Funds has garnered recognition for its contributions to responsible investing, positioning itself as a trusted partner for investors seeking to make a difference.

DitchCarbon Score

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14

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Northstar Impact Funds's score of 14 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Northstar Impact Funds's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Northstar Impact Funds reported total carbon emissions of approximately 32,475,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,376,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 14,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions constituting the majority at approximately 31,085,000 kg CO2e. This marked a significant reduction from 2020, where total emissions were about 8,393,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 432,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 1,700 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 42,250,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, the total emissions were significantly higher at approximately 46,465,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 1,099,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 1,605,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 43,761,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, Northstar Impact Funds has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of formal reduction commitments suggests a need for further transparency regarding their long-term climate strategy.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Northstar Impact Funds'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.

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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. Northstar Impact Funds is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Northstar Impact Funds is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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