IFM Investors today released its 2025 Annual Sustainability Report, highlighting the firm’s continued consideration of financially material long-term risks to our global investment portfolio and corporate operations. The report speaks to how IFM uses sustainability to pursue the best long-term risk-adjusted returns for our investors and reflects IFM’s purpose to invest, protect, and grow the long-term retirement savings of working people.
In line with its efforts to reduce long-term risks, improve earnings, and increase asset valuations, IFM’s infrastructure equity portfolio recorded an absolute reduction of 1.38 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions by the end of 2024 (in relation to 2019 baseline), achieving 66% of the 2030 emission reduction target.
The firm undertook a two-stage assessment to identify exposure to deforestation risks across its portfolio, confirming that only a small proportion of holdings are exposed to high deforestation risk, allowing for focused management of the risk via stewardship activities.
IFM demonstrated its commitment to accountability through robust engagement and voting activities. Across Australian equity investments, the firm voted on 1979 resolutions, with 11.6% against management. Globally, IFM voted on 34,194 resolutions, with 8.6% resolutions against management, reflecting concerns with companies’ strategies or actions and demonstrating active stewardship across markets.
As part of IFM’s corporate sustainability efforts, the firm has made strides in advancing circular economy and waste reduction initiatives. Through its e-waste management program, IFM diverted more than 2,300 kilograms of electronic waste from landfill, achieving a reuse rate of over 41%. The program has expanded globally, with new recycling partnerships established across Asia and New York.
IFM purchased carbon credits to fully offset its FY24 operational greenhouse gas emissions totalling 16,498 tCO₂e, sourcing 25% from Australian Carbon Credit Units, 40% from Gold Standard Verified Emissions Reductions, and 35% from Verified Carbon Units. These efforts align with IFM’s broader commitment to decarbonisation and sustainable investing themes, including biodiversity restoration and community engagement.
Quote attributable to IFM Investors Global Head of Sustainable Investment, Maria Nazarova-Doyle:
“FY25 marks another year of building on our sustainability foundations. Our report showcases how we continue to operationalise sustainability in all aspects of our investment and corporate activities. From advancing first nations engagement to pushing for meaningful emission reductions and fostering inclusive workplaces, we seek to deliver enduring value for our clients and positive impact for the communities we serve.
“Our focus remains steadfast on the long-term stability of the economic, environmental, and social systems that underpin our investments. This report highlights both our progress and commitment to address global sustainability challenges responsibly while delivering strong risk-adjusted returns.”
IFM’s full Annual Sustainability Report can be viewed here.
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About IFM Investors
IFM Investors is a global asset manager, founded and owned by pension funds, with capabilities in infrastructure equity and debt, private equity, private credit, real estate, and listed equities. Our purpose is to invest, protect and grow the long-term retirement savings of working people.
With assets under management of US$161.2bn (at 30 September 2025) we serve over 800 institutional investors worldwide. IFM operates from 13 offices across Australia, Europe, North America, and Asia.
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