British International Investment
British International Investment (BII), formerly known as the Commonwealth Development Corporation, is a leading development finance institution headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1948, BII focuses on sustainable investments across Africa, South Asia, and the Caribbean, aiming to drive economic growth and create jobs in emerging markets.
Specialising in equity, debt, and infrastructure investments, BII is committed to supporting businesses that promote environmental sustainability and social impact. Its unique approach combines financial returns with developmental goals, positioning BII as a key player in the impact investing sector. With a strong track record of over £6 billion invested, BII has made significant strides in enhancing market access and fostering innovation in the regions it serves.
+3 vs industry average
British International Investment’s score of 39 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
British International Investment's reported carbon emissions
British International Investment (BII) is committed to addressing climate change. For the reporting year 2023, BII reported a total of approximately 8.65 million kg CO2e. This included approximately 104,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 360,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. Scope 3 emissions accounted for approximately 8.19 million kg CO2e. In 2022, BII's total emissions were approximately 5.35 million kg CO2e, comprising approximately 86,000 kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions, approximately 395,000 kg CO2e of Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 4.86 million kg CO2e of Scope 3 emissions. For the 2021 reporting year, BII's total emissions were approximately 937,000 kg CO2e. This comprised approximately 78,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 198,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 661,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2020, BII reported total emissions of approximately 2.49 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 stationary combustion emissions of approximately 94,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 180,500 kg CO2e. Data for Scope 3 emissions was not disclosed for this year. BII has also disclosed financed emissions intensity figures. For 2023, this was 0.352 kg CO2e per USD of revenue. In 2022, it was 7.4e-05 kg CO2e per million USD of revenue. For 2021, the financed emissions intensity was 0.323 kg CO2e per USD of revenue. In 2019, the intensity was 0.000658 kg CO2e per million USD of revenue. BII's reduction initiatives and specific targets are not detailed in the provided information.
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British International Investment’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Climate Action 100
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