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Bain Capital

Bain Capital, officially known as Bain Capital, LP, is a prominent global investment firm headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1984, the firm has established a strong presence in private equity, venture capital, credit, and public equity, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Bain Capital is renowned for its strategic approach to investing, focusing on value creation through operational improvements and innovative growth strategies. The firm’s unique ability to leverage deep industry expertise and a collaborative partnership model sets it apart in the competitive investment landscape. With a robust portfolio that includes notable achievements in various sectors, Bain Capital consistently ranks among the top investment firms worldwide, reflecting its commitment to excellence and sustainable growth.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Bain Capital's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

32

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Bain Capital's score of 32 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bain Capital's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Bain Capital reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,628,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for the entirety of this figure at 19,628,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 2 emissions were reported at about 20,633,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reliance on indirect emissions sources. Over the years, Bain Capital has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the total emissions were approximately 16,877,000 kg CO2e, which included Scope 1 emissions of about 2,552,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 9,362,000 kg CO2e. This marked a notable decrease from 2021, where total emissions were around 7,291,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,743,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 5,156,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, Bain Capital has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the investment sector. Overall, Bain Capital's emissions data reflects a complex landscape of carbon management, with significant fluctuations in emissions across the years, highlighting both challenges and opportunities in their climate commitments.

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Scope 1
18,443,000
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Scope 2
1,883,000
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Scope 3
288,000
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00,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bain Capital'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.

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. Bain Capital is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Bain Capital 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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