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Psp Investments

Psp Investments, officially known as Public Sector Pension Investment Board, is a prominent Canadian investment management organisation headquartered in Canada. Established in 1999, it has grown to become one of the largest pension investment managers in the world, focusing primarily on the management of pension funds for public sector employees in Canada. With a diverse portfolio spanning various sectors, including infrastructure, real estate, and private equity, Psp Investments is renowned for its strategic approach to long-term value creation. The organisation operates globally, with significant investments in North America, Europe, and Asia, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable investment practices. Notable achievements include consistently strong returns and a commitment to responsible investing, which sets Psp Investments apart in the competitive landscape of institutional investment management.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Psp Investments'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.

22

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

Psp Investments's score of 22 is lower than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

40%

Psp Investments's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, PSP Investments reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,861,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for this total. Notably, Scope 3 emissions from investments were reported at about 9,104,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant reduction from 2022, where total emissions were approximately 13,958,000 kg CO2e, including 20,289,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, and 10,446,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. PSP Investments has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The organisation has been actively measuring its emissions across various scopes, with a focus on improving its carbon intensity metrics. The weighted average carbon intensity for 2021 was reported at 0.116, while it improved to 0.044 in 2023, indicating a positive trend in emissions management. Overall, PSP Investments is making strides in understanding and managing its carbon emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.

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202120222023
Scope 1
20,172,000
0,000,000
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Scope 2
5,962,000
0,000,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Psp Investments'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. Psp Investments is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Psp Investments 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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