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updated 2 months ago

Accel Partners Sustainability Profile

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Accel Partners, often referred to simply as Accel, is a leading venture capital firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1983, Accel has established a strong presence in Silicon Valley and beyond, focusing on early-stage investments in technology companies. The firm is renowned for its strategic support in sectors such as software, consumer internet, and mobile applications. With a portfolio that includes notable companies like Facebook, Slack, and Spotify, Accel has consistently demonstrated its ability to identify and nurture innovative startups. The firm’s unique approach combines deep industry expertise with a robust network, enabling it to provide invaluable resources to its portfolio companies. Accel's commitment to fostering entrepreneurial talent has solidified its position as a key player in the venture capital landscape, making it a preferred partner for ambitious tech entrepreneurs.

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How does Accel Partners's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Accel Partners's score of 23 is lower than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Accel Partners's reported carbon emissions

Accel Partners currently does not have any publicly available carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of specific figures in kg CO2e. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges associated with the firm. This lack of data suggests that Accel Partners may not have formalised its climate commitments or emissions reduction strategies at this time. In the context of the venture capital industry, many firms are increasingly recognising the importance of sustainability and are beginning to adopt climate initiatives. However, without specific commitments or emissions data, it is unclear how Accel Partners aligns with these industry trends.

How Carbon Intensive is Accel Partners's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Accel Partners's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Accel Partners's Location?

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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 Accel Partners is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Accel Partners's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Accel Partners has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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