Big Issue Invest Sustainability Profile
Big Issue Invest, a prominent social investment arm of The Big Issue, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates across various regions, focusing on the UK social enterprise sector. Founded in 2005, the organisation has made significant strides in promoting social change through innovative financial solutions. Specialising in providing loans and investment to social enterprises, Big Issue Invest stands out for its commitment to creating social impact alongside financial returns. Its unique approach combines financial expertise with a deep understanding of social issues, enabling it to support businesses that tackle homelessness, unemployment, and other societal challenges. With a strong market position, Big Issue Invest has successfully funded numerous projects, contributing to the growth of the social economy and earning recognition for its role in fostering sustainable development.
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Big Issue Invest's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Big Issue Invest reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,632,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 15,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which pertain to indirect emissions from purchased electricity, and a significant 2,390,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily related to investments. Additionally, employee commuting contributed about 13,000 kg CO2e to their overall emissions. Notably, there were no reported Scope 1 emissions. Currently, Big Issue Invest has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor do they have any climate pledges in place. The absence of reduction targets indicates a potential area for future commitment to climate action. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, reflecting their independent reporting status.
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Big Issue Invest's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 99% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Big Issue Invest's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Big Issue Invest 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.
