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.
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In 2024, Investor AB reported total carbon emissions of approximately 94.2 million kg CO2e, comprising 11,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 94.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions include significant contributions from investments (approximately 92.1 million kg CO2e) and business travel (931,000 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. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that these figures are specific to Investor AB. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions transparently, demonstrating its dedication to climate action and sustainability.
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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 |
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.
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.


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