Public Profile

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does PGGM's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services 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

PGGM's score of 23 is lower than 76% 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 2025, PGGM, headquartered in the Netherlands, reported a CO2 intensity of investee companies at approximately 0.106 tonnes CO2e per million dollars of revenue. However, specific absolute emissions data for Scope 1, 2, or 3 are not disclosed. Currently, PGGM has not established any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The organisation's focus appears to be on monitoring the emissions intensity of its investee companies rather than setting direct emissions reduction goals. As the climate landscape evolves, PGGM may consider enhancing its climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. PGGM's primary industry is Real estate services (70), 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. PGGM is headquartered in NL, which has a rank of low, indicating low 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.

PGGM 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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