Bgf
BGF, or Business Growth Fund, is a prominent investment firm headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2011, BGF has rapidly positioned itself as a leader in the UK private equity sector, focusing on providing growth capital to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various industries. With a strong presence in regions such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham, BGF has successfully invested in over 400 businesses, demonstrating its commitment to fostering innovation and growth. The firm offers unique equity investment solutions, tailored to meet the specific needs of each business, which sets it apart in the competitive landscape. BGF's notable achievements include being one of the largest and most active growth capital investors in the UK, helping companies scale and thrive in an ever-evolving market.
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Industry Benchmark
Bgf's score of 28 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Bgf's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, BGF reported total carbon emissions of approximately 123,800 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 47,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 76,700 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and no specific data for Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 314,410 kg CO2e, indicating a proactive approach to lowering their carbon footprint. In 2022, BGF's emissions included 25,610 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 99,430 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 189,370 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon emissions over the years, with a notable decrease from 2021, where total emissions were approximately 175,310 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, BGF has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of formal reduction targets suggests that while BGF is actively reducing emissions, it may benefit from establishing clear, measurable goals to enhance its climate strategy and accountability.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 63,900 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 118,100 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Bgf 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.
