Perpetual
Perpetual Limited, commonly referred to as Perpetual, is a leading Australian investment and financial services firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Established in 1886, the company has built a strong reputation in the wealth management, asset management, and trustee services sectors, serving clients across Australia and New Zealand. With a focus on delivering tailored investment solutions, Perpetual offers a range of core services, including funds management, financial advice, and estate planning. Its commitment to client-centric strategies and robust investment processes sets it apart in a competitive market. Over the years, Perpetual has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards that underscore its market position as a trusted financial partner.
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Perpetual's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Perpetual, headquartered in Australia, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity amounted to about 335,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were notably higher, with capital goods contributing approximately 2,267,000 kg CO2e, business travel at about 3,586,000 kg CO2e, employee commute at around 1,290,000 kg CO2e, purchased goods and services at approximately 4,930,000 kg CO2e, and fuel and energy-related activities at about 1,046,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Perpetual's emissions were slightly lower, totalling around 9,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity at approximately 242,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 9,111,000 kg CO2e. Perpetual has set ambitious reduction targets for its emissions. For Scope 1 emissions, the company aims for a 93% reduction by 2024, while for Scope 2 emissions, it targets a 12% reduction over the same period. Additionally, Perpetual plans to reduce energy intensity per full-time equivalent (FTE) employee by one third in its Australian offices by FY30, using FY21 as the baseline. Overall, Perpetual is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its sustainability practices, aligning with industry standards and climate commitments.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 577,000 | - | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Perpetual is not participating in any 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.
