Norfund, officially known as the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries, is headquartered in Norway (NO) and operates primarily in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Established in 1997, Norfund focuses on promoting sustainable business development in emerging markets, making significant strides in the field of other business services (74).
The fund invests in various sectors, including renewable energy, financial institutions, and agribusiness, with a unique emphasis on fostering local entrepreneurship and job creation. Norfund's commitment to responsible investment has positioned it as a leader in the development finance sector, achieving notable milestones such as substantial returns on investments that contribute to economic growth in developing regions. Through its strategic initiatives, Norfund continues to play a pivotal role in enhancing the socio-economic landscape of the markets it serves.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Norfund's reported carbon emissions
Norfund, a Norway-based entity in the 'Other business services (74)' sector, has disclosed its carbon emissions and climate commitments.
Emissions Data:
- 2025: Norfund reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1,009,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 10,300,000,000 kg CO2e. Their combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 330,234,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 data was not specified.
- 2024: Total emissions for 2024 were approximately 952,000 kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1,140,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 56,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 896,000 kg CO2e.
- 2023: Norfund's emissions for 2023 were approximately 998,000 kg CO2e. This consisted of Scope 1 emissions of 0 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 67,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 931,000 kg CO2e.
- 2022: Scope 3 emissions from investments were approximately 4,385,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 and Scope 2 data were not disclosed for this year.
- 2020: Scope 3 emissions from investments were approximately 16,805,700,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 and Scope 2 data were not disclosed for this year.
Climate Commitments and Reduction Initiatives:
Norfund is committed to climate action, with a focus on its investments. In 2023, the organisation financed five projects under its climate mandate. These projects are estimated to avoid approximately 8.5 million tonnes of CO2e emissions annually once operational. This initiative is part of their near-term commitment to achieve climate neutrality across all scopes by 2026.
Norfund's reporting indicates a significant portion of its emissions fall under Scope 3, particularly related to its investments. The company has identified missing data points for Scope 3 categories including purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commute, suggesting ongoing efforts to refine its emissions accounting.
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Norfund’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2026
In 2023, Norfund financed five projects under the climate ma…
In 2023, Norfund financed five projects under the climate mandate that, when operational, are estimated to avoid 8.5 million tons of CO2e em…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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