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Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation
US
updated 19 days ago

Capital Southwest Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Capital Southwest Corporation, often referred to as Capital Southwest, is a prominent investment firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1961, the company has established itself as a key player in the private equity and venture capital sectors, primarily focusing on providing growth capital to middle-market companies across various industries. With a strong presence in major operational regions throughout the US, Capital Southwest offers a unique blend of financial expertise and strategic support. The firm is renowned for its commitment to fostering long-term partnerships and delivering tailored financial solutions, including debt and equity investments. Notable achievements include a robust portfolio that highlights its market position as a trusted investor, dedicated to driving innovation and growth in the businesses it supports.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Capital Southwest Corporation'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.

25

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

Capital Southwest Corporation's score of 25 is lower than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Capital Southwest Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Capital Southwest Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not report any carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of specific figures in kg CO2e. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges associated with the company. As a result, there is no available information on their Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, nor any significant achievements in emissions reduction. The lack of data suggests that Capital Southwest Corporation may not have established formal climate commitments or initiatives at this time. In the context of the industry, many companies are increasingly adopting science-based targets and sustainability practices, but without specific commitments or data, it is unclear how Capital Southwest Corporation aligns with these trends.

How Carbon Intensive is Capital Southwest Corporation's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Capital Southwest Corporation's Location?

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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 Capital Southwest Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Capital Southwest Corporation'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.

Capital Southwest Corporation 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.

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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