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Paine Schwartz Partners

Paine Schwartz Partners, a leading private equity firm, is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Founded in 2006, the firm focuses on the food and agriculture sectors, leveraging its deep industry expertise to drive growth and innovation. Paine Schwartz Partners is renowned for its strategic investments in companies that enhance sustainability and operational efficiency within the food supply chain. Their unique approach combines rigorous analysis with a commitment to fostering long-term value, positioning them as a trusted partner in the industry. With a strong track record of successful investments and notable achievements, Paine Schwartz Partners continues to be a prominent player in the private equity landscape, dedicated to transforming the future of food and agriculture.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Paine Schwartz Partners'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.

20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Products 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Paine Schwartz Partners's score of 20 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Paine Schwartz Partners's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Paine Schwartz Partners reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6.5 million tonnes CO2e, comprising 2.1 million tonnes from Scope 1, 0.4 million tonnes from Scope 2, and about 6.5 million tonnes from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to understanding and managing their carbon footprint across all scopes. In 2022, the firm recorded total emissions of around 3.5 million tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2.1 million tonnes, Scope 2 at 0.4 million tonnes, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 3.5 million tonnes. The data indicates a trend of increasing emissions, particularly in Scope 3, which often represents the largest share of a company's carbon footprint. Paine Schwartz Partners has not publicly outlined specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, their ongoing emissions tracking demonstrates a commitment to transparency and accountability in their climate impact. The firm is positioned within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability, reflecting broader trends towards carbon neutrality and responsible investment practices.

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2023
Scope 1
446,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
66,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Paine Schwartz Partners's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Paine Schwartz Partners is headquartered in US, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Paine Schwartz Partners 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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