HONG KONG SAR -
Media OutReach Newswire
- 9 April 2026 - Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited (Jardines) has
released its 2025 Sustainability Report, which outlines the Group's
approach to sustainability, progress towards its objectives and 2025
performance. The report can be found at
sustainability.jardines.com/2025/.
Jardines embeds sustainability within its value creation strategy and
applies a rigorous lens to investment and capital allocation decisions.
There are clear sustainability expectations for our diverse portfolio of
market‑leading businesses with the aim to build resilience and mitigate
emerging risks.
Earlier, Jardines announced its strategic repositioning from
owner-operator to an investment company with a focus on sustainable,
top-quartile Total Shareholder Return. Jardines is also committed to
active portfolio value creation, talent development, world-class
governance and sustainability improvements across its portfolio.
In 2025, Jardine Matheson delivered strong progress on its 'Building Towards 2030' sustainability strategy:
- - Climate action – Decarbonisation remains top priority. 8%
decline in scope 1 and 2 emissions from companies on the Decarbonisation
and Transition pathway
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- Responsible consumption – Improvements in waste reduction,
resource efficiency and circularity initiatives. 29% decrease in total
waste generated and 95% total waste diverted from landfill
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- Social inclusion – Ongoing investments in education, health and livelihoods. US$59m in community investments made
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- Governance and transparency – Enhanced sustainability
governance and disclosure as Jardines maintains portfolio oversight of
sustainability across its portfolio. ESG ratings improvement reflect
positive response on sustainability performance
(S&P: 82nd percentile, ISS ESG: Prime)
Ben Keswick, Executive Chairman of Jardine Matheson said,
"Sustainability is foundational to how we protect and enhance economic
value and build long-term resilience across Jardine Matheson – it is an
essential value that every business in our portfolio must commit to and
that guides the investment decisions we make. We will continue to embed
sustainability in our strategy and portfolio management decisions, with a
clear focus on decarbonisation, by setting clear commitments, measuring
progress against our roadmaps, and applying disciplined governance
across our portfolio."
Decarbonisation is top priority
Contributing to a sustainable, low-carbon future is a strategic priority
for Jardines. In 2025, the Group delivered an 8% reduction in total
scope 1 and 2 emissions, reflecting steady progress across its
diversified portfolio. This was supported by a continued shift away from
fossil-fuel energy, with renewable energy accounting for 45% of total
energy consumption, alongside an overall reduction in energy use.
Jardines' decarbonisation approach is structured around two pathways: a
Decarbonisation Pathway, and a Transition Pathway for mining and energy
businesses.
In 2025, Jardines' portfolio companies began formal reporting on climate
risks and opportunities to their audit committees, following the
integration of climate risks into existing ERM processes the prior year.
Alongside, Jardines is also integrating sustainability factors into
investment due diligence and decision-making, ensuring material
sustainability-related aspects of an investment are considered as
Jardines continues to unlock value creation for its stakeholders.
Looking forward
Looking ahead, Jardines will continue to embed sustainability as a core
value driver across its portfolio by setting clear commitments and
prioritising decarbonisation. The Group will continue to strengthen
governance and incentives to drive accountability and deliver on scope 1
and 2 emissions reduction pathways.
To access the Sustainability Report 2025, please visit
sustainability.jardines.com/2025/ or click
here to download the PDF.
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