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Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation
DK
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Axcel

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Axcel, officially known as Axcel Management, is a prominent private equity firm headquartered in Denmark (DK). Established in 1994, the company has built a strong reputation across the Nordic region, focusing on investments in mid-sized companies within various industries, including technology, healthcare, and consumer goods. With a commitment to fostering growth and innovation, Axcel offers a unique blend of strategic guidance and operational expertise, helping portfolio companies achieve their full potential. The firm has successfully completed numerous investments and exits, solidifying its position as a leader in the private equity landscape. Notable achievements include a diverse portfolio that showcases Axcel's ability to drive value and create sustainable businesses in an ever-evolving market.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Axcel's score of 27 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Axcel's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Axcel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26,046,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 11,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based) and 537,854,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses various categories such as purchased goods and services (21,296,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (2,067,000 kg CO2e). Notably, Axcel's Scope 1 emissions were recorded at 0 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2021, Axcel's total emissions were about 24,011,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 34,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at 76,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 23,901,000 kg CO2e. Axcel Management A/S has set near-term targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for reductions consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. These targets encompass 100% of its total investment and lending activities by invested capital as of 2020, focusing on emissions from company operations (Scopes 1 and 2). However, Axcel has not committed to a net-zero target as of now. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Axcel Management A/S, with no data cascaded from a parent or related organization.

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20212022
Scope 1
34,000
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Scope 2
76,000
00,000
Scope 3
23,901,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Axcel's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Axcel is in DK, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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