Atomico Investment Holdings Limited, commonly referred to as Atomico, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2006 by Niklas Zennström, co-founder of Skype, Atomico has established itself as a key player in the technology investment landscape, focusing on innovative startups across Europe and beyond. With a strong emphasis on technology-driven companies, Atomico invests in various sectors, including software, consumer internet, and fintech. The firm is renowned for its unique approach to supporting entrepreneurs, offering not just capital but also strategic guidance and a vast network of resources. Atomico's commitment to fostering growth has led to notable achievements, including backing several unicorns and high-growth companies that have made significant impacts in their respective industries.
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In 2023, Atomico Investment Holdings Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,178,000 kg CO2e, with 4,178,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 1 emissions and 2,107,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to investments. There were no reported Scope 2 emissions for the year. In comparison, the previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 4,074,000 kg CO2e, with similar distributions across the scopes: 4,074,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2,049,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Despite these emissions figures, Atomico has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they made any climate pledges. The absence of reduction commitments indicates a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, reflecting Atomico's independent reporting on its carbon footprint.
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| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,074,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 2,049,000 | 0,000,000 |
Atomico Investment Holdings Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 3% last year and increased by approximately 3% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 34% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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.
Atomico Investment Holdings Limited 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.

