- Increasing business travel emissions compared to 2020-2021 due to post-pandemic travel
- Modern slavery risks within supply chains, particularly in higher-risk sectors
First Sentier Investors
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, First Sentier Investors disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 16.3K tCO2e (Scope 1 2 market-based 3 & biogenic). By scope: Scope 1: 12 tCO2e; Scope 2: 1.2K tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 6.0K tCO2e (business travel) + other categories. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
16.3K tCO2e (Scope 1 2 market-based 3 & biogenic)
2023
Renewable Energy
95%
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 12 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.2K tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 6.0K tCO2e (business travel) + other categories |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 16.3K tCO2e (Scope 1 2 market-based 3 & biogenic) |
| 2019 | 3.2M tCO2e** |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 95%+ renewable electricity in 2023 (up from 70% in 2022)
- 80% reduction in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions (market-based) from 2022 baseline
- 82% of global office space (by sqm) in buildings with green building certifications
- WELL Platinum rating of Barangaroo office in Sydney
- ISO 14001 certification of Edinburgh office
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Finalise net zero roadmap and decarbonisation strategies
- Disclose direct locations and assess nature-related impacts using TNFD recommendations
- Certify two additional offices against ISO 14001
📅 Medium-term
- Procure 100% renewable electricity across global offices by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeNature and biodiversityHuman rights and modern slaveryDiversity, equity and inclusion