Man Group plc
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:6,554 tCO2e/year (market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:447 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2 tCO2e/year (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:5,799 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:14,208,000 kWh/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Responsible Investment
Environmental Achievements
- Met all 2023 carbon emission reduction targets (Scope 1, 2, and 3 upstream leased assets and business travel).
- Significant reduction in weighted average carbon intensity (WACI) for AUM subject to Net Zero Asset Managers initiative (NZAMI) interim targets compared to 2019 baseline.
- ESG-integrated AUM increased to $59.3 billion (19% increase from 2022).
Social Achievements
- Employee engagement score of 81% in 2023 staff survey.
- Voluntary attrition rate reduced to 7% (from 10.7% in 2022).
- Increased number of women in senior management roles to 31%, exceeding the 2024 target of 30%.
- 400+ employees volunteered during 2023 through the ManKind program.
Governance Achievements
- Completed acquisition of Varagon Capital Partners.
- Established a new, streamlined Executive Committee.
- Strengthened Proxy Voting Policy in climate, diversity, and human rights.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net zero emissions within investment portfolios by 2050 (NZAMI commitment).
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve net zero carbon emissions across operations by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 natural gas and fuel emissions by 30%
- Reduce global energy usage by 10% per year
- Reduce Scope 2 & 3 (upstream) leased assets market-based emissions by 50%
Environmental Challenges
- Challenging market conditions due to inflation, interest rate uncertainty, and geopolitical events.
- Muted performance of trend-following absolute return strategies.
- Integration risks from Varagon and Asteria acquisitions.
- Evolving ESG regulatory landscape.
Mitigation Strategies
- Robust risk management and technology-empowered platform to navigate market volatility.
- Diversified product offering to limit risk from underperformance of any particular strategy.
- Dedicated integration workstreams to align systems and processes with risk appetite.
- Strong frameworks and control functions to ensure alignment with evolving regulatory environments.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Severe weather events impacting business operations.
Transition Risks
- Market disruption or volatility due to low-carbon economy transition.
Opportunities
- Development of climate-focused investment strategies.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, GRI, UNGC, PRI
Third-party Assurance: KPMG (limited assurance on Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- 39 Article 8 and 9 funds under SFDR
Awards & Recognition
- Environmental Finance’s ESG Engagement Initiative of the Year (Asia)