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Cinven, a prominent international private equity firm, was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in London, UK. Operating within the financial intermediation services sector, Cinven specialises in large-scale European and global buyouts alongside strategic growth capital investments.
The firm is renowned for its rigorous, sector-focused investment strategy, identifying long-term trends to build successful, high-quality businesses. This distinct approach has cemented Cinven's position as a leading global investment firm, consistently driving value creation for its diverse portfolio companies and investors through its extensive network of offices across major financial hubs worldwide.
+20 vs industry average
Cinven’s score of 57 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Financial Intermediation has below-average carbon intensity
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cinven, a UK-based financial services firm, reported approximately 14.5 million kg CO2e in total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for 2024. This includes about 23,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 (direct emissions), 52,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based indirect emissions from purchased electricity), and 14.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 (value chain emissions), predominantly from purchased goods and services (12.3 million kg CO2e) and business travel (1.9 million kg CO2e).
In 2023, Cinven's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were approximately 17.3 million kg CO2e. This comprised around 143,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 48,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 17.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Cinven has robust climate commitments, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets. As of April 2026, Cinven has set near-term targets consistent with a 1.5°C trajectory, covering its own operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2030, and long-term targets, also aligned with a 1.5°C trajectory, for 2040. These targets cover 97% of its total investment and lending activities by invested capital as of 2024. Cinven is also committed to achieving net-zero global emissions by no later than 2050, cascaded from Cinven Limited.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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