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Emk Capital Sustainability Profile

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Emk Capital, a prominent private equity firm headquartered in Great Britain, has established itself as a key player in the investment landscape since its inception in 2015. With a focus on growth capital, the firm primarily operates in the technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors, targeting businesses poised for expansion. Emk Capital is renowned for its unique approach to partnership, providing not just financial backing but also strategic guidance to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation. The firm has successfully invested in a diverse portfolio of companies, positioning itself as a trusted ally for entrepreneurs seeking to scale their ventures. With a commitment to fostering sustainable growth, Emk Capital continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the private equity industry.

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31

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32

Industry Benchmark

Emk Capital's score of 31 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Emk Capital's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, EMK Capital reported total carbon emissions of approximately 544,895,000 kg CO2e, with all emissions classified under Scope 3. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions includes about 1,025,000 kg CO2e from business travel, approximately 3,960,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, about 16,500 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities, and around 1,400 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution. Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were approximately 306,009,000 kg CO2e, also entirely from Scope 3, with business travel contributing about 1,140,000 kg CO2e and purchased goods and services accounting for approximately 1,028,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, total emissions were around 180,437,000 kg CO2e, again solely from Scope 3, with business travel at about 47,800 kg CO2e and purchased goods and services at approximately 1,850,000 kg CO2e. EMK Capital has set near-term targets aligned with a 1.5°C pathway, covering 36% of its total investment and lending activities by greenhouse gas emissions as of 2021. This includes 53% of its total investment activities by invested capital. The targets are designed to ensure that emissions from company operations (Scopes 1 and 2) are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. As of now, EMK Capital has not committed to a net-zero target. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that it is independently reported by EMK Capital LLP.

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202120222023
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
1,910,060
0,000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Emk Capital's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Emk Capital's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Emk Capital'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 Emk Capital is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Emk Capital's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Emk Capital's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 129% last year and increased by approximately 162% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 79% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
79%
Business Travel
20%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Emk Capital'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.

Emk Capital has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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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