Apax Partners, a leading global private equity firm, is headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1969, the firm has established a strong presence in key operational regions across Europe and North America. Specialising in technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors, Apax Partners focuses on growth-oriented investments that drive innovation and operational excellence. With a robust portfolio of companies, Apax Partners is recognised for its strategic approach to value creation, leveraging deep industry expertise and a collaborative partnership model. The firm has achieved notable milestones, including successful exits and significant returns for its investors, solidifying its position as a trusted leader in the private equity landscape. Apax Partners continues to set itself apart through its commitment to sustainable growth and transformative investments.
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In 2023, Apax Partners, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,576,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 25,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 332,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 6,257,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, with business travel contributing about 6,051,000 kg CO2e and employee commuting accounting for approximately 366,000 kg CO2e. Apax Partners has set ambitious near-term net-zero targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, aiming to develop a comprehensive Net Zero Transition Plan in collaboration with Planet Mark by 2025. This initiative follows their acquisition of Planet Mark and reflects a commitment to enhancing their sustainability practices. The company's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Apax Partners continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 30,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 489,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,632,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Apax Partners's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 41% last year and increased by approximately 42% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 92% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Apax 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.
