HgCapital LLP, commonly referred to as Hg, is a leading private equity investment firm headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1989, Hg has built a strong reputation in the technology and services sectors, focusing on investments in software and tech-enabled businesses across Europe and North America. With a commitment to driving growth and innovation, Hg offers a unique blend of operational expertise and strategic insight, enabling portfolio companies to thrive in competitive markets. The firm has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in high-growth companies, which have solidified its position as a key player in the private equity landscape. Hg's dedication to sustainable value creation and its deep industry knowledge set it apart in the investment community.
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In 2025, HgCapital LLP reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7.2 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 0 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 58,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions contributing approximately 7.15 million kg CO2e. This represents a slight decrease from 2024, where total emissions were approximately 7.6 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 0 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 46,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 7.56 million kg CO2e. HgCapital's emissions have shown a significant increase from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 3.07 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 20,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 40,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 3.01 million kg CO2e. The firm has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for 26% of its private equity investments by invested capital to have established science-based targets by FY2026, with a goal of 100% by FY2040, using FY2021 as the base year. These targets encompass 85% of total investment and lending activities as of November 1, 2021. HgCapital's targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. The firm has not yet committed to a net-zero target but is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions across all scopes.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 51,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 | 00,000 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 195,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,410,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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.
HgCapital LLP 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.


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