Sustainability is a core focus across Computershare, and we have worked actively towards managing and reducing our long-term impact on the environment for many years.
We also continue to develop a range of services that assist our clients in achieving their own sustainability objectives.
We've disclosed our environmental impact data and practices through the not-for-profit organisation CDP every year since 2010. In 2026, we attained a CDP rating of “B” for the Climate Change module and “C” for both Water and Forest modules. Our current CDP scorecard can be accessed here.
Targets
Our Net Zero journey and plan
We're aiming to reach Net Zero by 2042, in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi validated and approved our near-term and Net Zero targets in July 2024.
Near-Term (by 2033)
Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 89.3% from a FY21 baseline.
Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 32.5% from a FY23 baseline.
Net Zero by 2042
Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 90% from a FY21 baseline.
Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 90% from a FY23 baseline.
Our Net Zero Steering Committee oversees our progress, supported by working groups focused on our hot-spot areas, the activities that contribute most to our carbon footprint. Our five-year decarbonisation plan, established in FY23, sets reduction targets for four priority areas through to FY28.
Hot-spot areas of Computershare's first five-year decarbonisation plan and carbon emissions reduction targets by FY28
Paper use and logistics in our Communication Services business
19% reduction target (on track)
Procurement
18% reduction target (behind target)
Capital goods
50% reduction target (on track)
Business travel, employee commuting and remote working
19% reduction target (behind target)
Our carbon footprint
Computershare engages an external adviser to calculate our annual carbon footprint. In line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, we adjust previously reported years or base years where acquisitions, divestitures, data improvements or identified errors result in a change of more than 5% to our total carbon footprint.
Computershare carbon footprint over the years
2021
Global carbon footprint calculated for the first time for CY20. Started to purchase RECs to cover all purchased non-renewable electricity.2022
Net Zero target of 2042 set. Carbon footprint calculated for CY21.2023
Carbon footprint calculated for CY22 and base year adjusted. Carbon footprint adjusted from calendar year to financial year and calculated for FY23.2024
Carbon footprint calculated for FY24 and base year adjusted.2025
Voluntary Sustainability Report published in readiness for FY26 Financial Climate disclosures.2026
First Sustainability Report published in line with Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS), including limited assurance.
Sustainable products and services
For many years, we have developed technology to digitise and streamline processes for our clients and their customers. This has helped both us and our clients work towards our sustainability goals and has often had the added benefit of reducing costs and improving customer experience. In addition to addressing our four hot-spot areas, we will continue to focus on the products and services Computershare offers, to identify further opportunities to decarbonise them over time.
Our multi-year digital transformation program is delivering new platforms and products for Issuer Services clients and shareholders. This includes a new Investor Centre experience, increased access to digital self-service and online transfers, and the modernisation of shareholder communications. By making it easier for shareholders to access information and complete transactions online, these initiatives can reduce reliance on printed documents and postage while improving customer experience and operational efficiency.
Working with our suppliers
Computershare recognises that a significant proportion of our carbon footprint comes from the goods and services we purchase from our suppliers, and therefore we prioritise working collaboratively with them to help meet our Net Zero targets. Additionally, we recognise that many of our ESG risks are embedded within our supply-chain and therefore improving the management of our supply-chain is seen as a key activity for Computershare over the coming years.
In FY26, we continued to develop our Supplier Engagement Program, building on our assessment of the Net Zero progress of our 200 largest suppliers. We strengthened the program by embedding our global Third-Party Risk Management Framework across most major operating regions and improving supplier due diligence, monitoring and data. We also expanded our assessment of modern slavery risk across our supply chain. In FY27, we will use these insights to prioritise engagement with key suppliers and work with them to strengthen environmental and human rights practices across our value chain.