PGGM
PGGM, officially known as PGGM Coöperatie U.A., is a prominent Dutch pension fund service provider headquartered in the Netherlands. Established in 1967, PGGM has evolved into a leader in the pension and asset management industry, primarily serving the healthcare and social sectors. With a strong operational presence across Europe, PGGM focuses on investment management, pension administration, and advisory services. The firm is renowned for its commitment to sustainable investing, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into its investment strategies. PGGM's unique approach to responsible investment has positioned it as a key player in the market, managing substantial assets on behalf of its clients. Notable achievements include its recognition for innovation in pension fund management and its influential role in shaping sustainable finance practices within the industry.
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PGGM's score of 24 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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PGGM's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, PGGM reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,590,000 kg CO2e, comprising 433,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,157,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, PGGM has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to halve the CO2 emissions of investments by 2020 compared to 2014 levels, which reflects a 50% reduction target for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, PGGM is working towards achieving a carbon-neutral footprint for its real estate funds by 2030. The organisation's climate strategy is further supported by initiatives targeting the utilities, energy, and materials sectors, with a goal for the most CO2-intensive companies to improve their CO2 efficiency by at least 25% by 2020, relative to 2015 levels. PGGM's commitments are aligned with broader Dutch government initiatives aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and transitioning to renewable energy sources, with a long-term vision for zero-emission vehicles by 2035. As a current subsidiary of PGGM, the emissions data and climate commitments are cascaded from the parent organisation, ensuring a cohesive approach to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2021 | |
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| Scope 1 | 433,000 |
| Scope 2 | - |
| Scope 3 | 1,157,000 |
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PGGM 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.
