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Hercules Capital, Inc.

Hercules Capital, Inc., often referred to as Hercules, is a leading specialty finance company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2003, Hercules has established itself as a prominent player in the venture capital and private equity sectors, primarily focusing on providing debt and equity financing to innovative companies in technology, life sciences, and sustainable energy. With a strong presence across major operational regions in the US, Hercules Capital offers unique financial solutions tailored to meet the needs of growth-oriented businesses. Its core services include venture debt, equity co-investments, and structured financing, which distinguish it in a competitive market. Notably, Hercules has achieved significant milestones, including a robust portfolio of successful investments, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Hercules Capital, Inc.'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.

23

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

Hercules Capital, Inc.'s score of 23 is lower than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hercules Capital, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Hercules Capital, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it specify any reduction targets or initiatives related to climate commitments. Without specific emissions figures or defined goals, it is challenging to assess their carbon footprint or sustainability efforts. However, the absence of data may indicate an opportunity for Hercules Capital to enhance transparency and engage in climate action initiatives. As the industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, it is essential for companies like Hercules Capital to establish clear commitments and measurable targets to address climate change effectively.

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

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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. Hercules Capital, Inc. is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Hercules Capital, Inc. is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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