- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events (implied in Climate VaR analysis)
- Industry-wide concerns of abusive behavior in the music industry (Universal Music Group case study)
- Governance concerns and lack of transparency in some investee companies (Fortnox case study)
- Deteriorating workforce KPIs (turnover, sick leave, fatalities) in some investee companies (DSV case study)
- Potential human rights abuses in the NEOM project in Saudi Arabia (DSV case study).
Comgest Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Comgest Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 6.2K tCO2e/year (operational emissions). 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
6.2K tCO2e/year (operational emissions)
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.2K tCO2e/year (operational emissions) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Expanded Responsible Investment Policy to include Climate Change, Deforestation, and Human Rights Policies.
- Increased percentage of companies in Comgest Portfolios classified as "aligning" with Net Zero targets from 35% to 48% of listed-equity AUM.
- Engaged with companies representing 48% of financed emissions through climate engagement program.
- Developed internal assessment methodology to measure impact and dependency of investee companies on nature.
- Launched a three-year engagement program to engage with 22 investee companies exposed to high deforestation-related risks (10.6% of AUM).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Conduct stakeholder and materiality assessment of Comgest’s activities; formalise a CR policy and roadmap.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve NZAM initiative targets (50% of listed-equity AUM aligned/achieving net zero by 2025; 70% of financed emissions under engagement by 2027).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve NZAM initiative ambition (100% of listed-equity AUM aligned/achieving net zero by 2040; 90% of financed emissions under engagement by 2030).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDeforestationHuman RightsBiodiversityGovernance