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3i

3i Group plc, commonly referred to as 3i, is a leading international investment firm headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1945, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on private equity, infrastructure, and debt management. 3i is renowned for its strategic investments in mid-market companies across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and consumer goods. Its unique approach combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to sustainable growth, setting it apart in the competitive investment landscape. With a rich history of successful investments and notable achievements, 3i has solidified its market position as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to scale and innovate. The firm continues to drive value through its core services, making it a prominent player in the global investment arena.

DitchCarbon Score

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53

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

3i's score of 53 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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3i's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, 3i Group plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6983900 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 140000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 41600 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 6802300 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, particularly in their investment and lending activities, which cover 82% of their total portfolio by invested capital. Over the years, 3i has made significant strides in emissions reduction. For instance, in 2022, their total emissions were about 3128400 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial increase in emissions in 2023, primarily driven by Scope 3 activities. The company has set near-term targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure their operations are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. These targets are focused on emissions from their operations (Scopes 1 and 2) and are set to be achieved by FY2028 and FY2030. 3i's emissions data shows a trend of decreasing Scope 1 and 2 emissions over the years, with Scope 1 emissions dropping from about 156400 kg CO2e in 2018 to approximately 105600 kg CO2e in 2023. This demonstrates their ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action within the financial sector.

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Scope 1
142,200
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Scope 2
126,700
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00,000
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00,000
Scope 3
3,547,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. 3i's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), 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 3i is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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3i 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
Reduction Actions

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