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Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) is a prominent institutional investor headquartered in Canada, with a significant presence in major operational regions including North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1965, CDPQ has established itself as a leader in the investment management industry, focusing on various sectors such as infrastructure, real estate, and private equity. The organisation uniquely combines its expertise in asset management with a commitment to sustainable investment practices, making it a key player in the global market. CDPQ manages a diversified portfolio valued at hundreds of billions, consistently achieving notable returns for its clients, which include public and parapublic pension plans. With a strong emphasis on innovation and responsible investing, CDPQ continues to shape the future of investment in Quebec and beyond.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec'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

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec's score of 32 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) reported a carbon intensity of approximately 0.0322 kg CO2e per USD of revenue, reflecting its commitment to sustainable investing. This figure indicates a focus on reducing carbon emissions associated with its portfolio, although specific total emissions data for the year is not disclosed. CDPQ has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 60% reduction in the carbon intensity of its portfolio by 2030 compared to 2017 levels. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to managing its carbon footprint. Additionally, CDPQ has committed to achieving a net-zero portfolio by 2050, aligning with global climate goals. The organisation's historical carbon intensity figures show a gradual decrease, with values of 0.049 kg CO2e per USD in 2020 and 0.041 kg CO2e per USD in 2021, indicating progress towards its reduction targets. CDPQ's initiatives reflect a broader industry trend towards sustainability and responsible investment, positioning it as a leader in climate action within the financial sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec'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. This request for Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is participating in some 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
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