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updated 24 days ago

3i

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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.

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47

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

3i's score of 47 is higher than 69% 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 2025, 3i Group plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 228,936,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 90,600 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 96,900 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 3,800,300 kg CO2e. The total emissions for 2024 were about 9,612,800 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 101,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 97,100 kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were reported at about 6,983,900 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 140,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 41,600 kg CO2e. 3i Group has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 68% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, aligning with the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target. Additionally, the company has portfolio targets covering 82% of its total investment and lending by invested capital as of FY2023, consistent with reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is not currently committed to net-zero emissions but has outlined long-term goals for carbon neutrality by 2035 and zero CO2 emissions by 2050 for specific initiatives, such as those by ESVAGT. These targets reflect 3i's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across its operations and investments.

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20162018202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
252,400
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000,000
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00,000
Scope 2
544,400
000,000
000,000
000,000
00,000
00,000
00,000
00,000
Scope 3
3,114,300
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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 very 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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