Astanor, officially known as Astanor Ventures, is a prominent investment firm headquartered in Belgium, with a strong operational presence across Europe and North America. Founded in 2018, Astanor focuses on the agrifood sector, aiming to drive sustainable innovation and transformation within the industry. The firm is dedicated to supporting early-stage companies that are pioneering solutions in food production, agriculture, and sustainability. Astanor's unique approach combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to environmental stewardship, positioning it as a leader in the impact investment space. With a portfolio that includes groundbreaking ventures, Astanor has quickly established itself as a key player in the market, recognised for its strategic investments that not only yield financial returns but also contribute positively to global food systems.
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In 2023, Astanor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9330 kg CO2e for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher at about 913,000 kg CO2e. Within Scope 3, the largest contributors included purchased goods and services at approximately 735,000 kg CO2e and business travel at about 169,000 kg CO2e. Currently, Astanor has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment in addressing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests that Astanor may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy.
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Scope 1 | 9,330 |
Scope 2 | 9,330 |
Scope 3 | 913,000 |
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Astanor 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.