Investor Sustainability Profile
Investor AB, commonly referred to as Investor, is a prominent investment company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 1916, Investor has established itself as a key player in the private equity and asset management sectors, with significant operations across Europe and North America. The company focuses on long-term investments in a diverse range of industries, including technology, healthcare, and financial services. Investor is renowned for its unique approach to value creation, leveraging its extensive network and expertise to drive growth in its portfolio companies. With a strong market position, Investor has achieved notable milestones, including successful investments in leading firms such as ABB and Atlas Copco. Its commitment to sustainable investing further enhances its reputation as a forward-thinking leader in the investment landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the 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.
Industry Benchmark
Investor's score of 78 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Investor's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Investor AB reported total carbon emissions of approximately 94,159,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 11,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 13,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 contribution of about 94,147,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from investments, which accounted for about 92,100,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the total emissions were approximately 191,335,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions remaining consistent at about 11,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions reported at approximately 22,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The Scope 3 emissions were notably high, driven by investments at about 190,600,000 kg CO2e. Investor AB has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions from Scope 1 and 2 by 2030. Additionally, the company targets a 70% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from its portfolio by 2030, compared to 2016 levels. These targets reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change and align with industry standards for sustainability. The emissions data is sourced directly from Investor AB (publ) and is not cascaded from any parent organization.
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| 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 22,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 96,000 | - | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 370,590,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Investor's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Investor's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 51% last year and decreased by approximately 75% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 98% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Investor'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.
Investor 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.
