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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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50

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Perpetual's score of 50 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Perpetual's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Perpetual reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,827,575,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 5,827,575,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,645,535,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,570,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from business travel (approximately 3,596,953,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 1,047,826,000 kg CO2e). In 2024, emissions were reported at approximately 4,872,945,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,840,535,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 28,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a notable focus on managing and potentially reducing emissions across all scopes. Despite these figures, Perpetual has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its sustainability efforts. Overall, Perpetual's emissions data highlights the significant impact of its operations on carbon emissions, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 3 categories, while also indicating a need for strategic initiatives to address these emissions moving forward.

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Scope 1
2,261,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
2,261,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
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000,000
00,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Perpetual'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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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Perpetual is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Perpetual 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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