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University Of Toronto Asset Management

University of Toronto Asset Management (UTAM), headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is a leading investment management firm dedicated to serving the University of Toronto and its affiliated entities. Established in 2000, UTAM has built a strong reputation in the asset management industry, focusing on the management of endowment funds, pension plans, and other investment portfolios. With a commitment to sustainable investing and innovative strategies, UTAM offers a diverse range of services, including equity, fixed income, and alternative investments. The firm is recognised for its disciplined approach and robust risk management practices, positioning it as a trusted partner in the financial landscape. Notable achievements include consistently outperforming benchmarks and contributing significantly to the university's financial health, ensuring long-term support for academic excellence and research initiatives.

DitchCarbon Score

How does University Of Toronto Asset Management'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.

32

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

University Of Toronto Asset Management's score of 32 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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University Of Toronto Asset Management's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the University of Toronto Asset Management (UTAM) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 95,398,000 kg CO2e, with emissions categorised into Scope 2 at about 1,362,100 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at approximately 94,036,900 kg CO2e. Notably, there were no reported emissions under Scope 1. UTAM has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero carbon emissions associated with its Endowment portfolio by 2050. This commitment encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with the initiative starting in 2023. Historically, UTAM's total emissions have fluctuated, with a peak of approximately 364,121,900 kg CO2e in 2019 and a reduction to about 143,188,200 kg CO2e in 2020. The organisation is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability practices within its investment strategies.

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Scope 3
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00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. University Of Toronto Asset Management'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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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for University Of Toronto Asset Management is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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University Of Toronto Asset Management 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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