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Affirmative Investment Management

Affirmative Investment Management, often referred to as Affirmative, is a pioneering investment firm headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2012, the company has carved a niche in the sustainable investment sector, focusing on fixed income strategies that prioritise environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. With a commitment to responsible investing, Affirmative offers unique products such as green bonds and impact-focused portfolios, setting itself apart in a competitive market. The firm operates primarily in Europe and has gained recognition for its innovative approach to sustainable finance. Notable achievements include a strong track record in delivering competitive returns while adhering to rigorous sustainability standards. Affirmative Investment Management continues to lead the way in integrating ESG principles into investment practices, making it a key player in the evolving landscape of responsible investing.

DitchCarbon Score

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30

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Affirmative Investment Management's score of 30 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Affirmative Investment Management's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Affirmative Investment Management reported total carbon emissions of approximately 73,100 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity, and a significant 62,100 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, predominantly attributed to business travel. In 2021, the total emissions were notably lower at about 11,400 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at 3,200 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions comprising 3,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 5,100 kg CO2e from employee commuting. The trend shows a reduction in total emissions from 33,300 kg CO2e in 2020, which included 34,00 kg CO2e in Scope 2 and 21,300 kg CO2e in Scope 3. Despite these fluctuations, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Affirmative Investment Management. The company has not set specific science-based targets for emissions reduction, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, Affirmative Investment Management's emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions, particularly from business travel, as part of their climate strategy.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
31,300
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Affirmative Investment Management's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), 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. Affirmative Investment Management is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Affirmative Investment Management is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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