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Paine Schwartz Partners, a prominent private equity firm headquartered in the United States, specialises in the food products sector, particularly in niche categories. Founded in 2006, the firm has established a strong presence in key operational regions across North America and Europe, focusing on investments that drive innovation and sustainability within the food industry.
With a commitment to enhancing food production and distribution, Paine Schwartz Partners offers a unique blend of strategic guidance and capital to its portfolio companies. Their expertise spans various segments, including organic and natural food products, which positions them as leaders in the market. Notable achievements include successful partnerships that have propelled their companies to new heights, reinforcing their reputation as a trusted investor in the food products landscape.
-3 vs industry average
Paine Schwartz Partners’s score of 14 is lower than 41% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Paine Schwartz Partners, a US-headquartered company in the food products sector, reported its carbon emissions for 2023. In 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1,800,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were around 2,577,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 6,401,000 kg CO2e. This data was disclosed in their 2024 Sustainability Report.
In 2022, their Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2,430,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 2,691,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reached approximately 8,954,000 kg CO2e, which included approximately 3,388,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. For 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2,567,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 2,719,000 kg CO2e.
Paine Schwartz Partners has highlighted reduction efforts within its portfolio. Specifically, between 2021 and 2022, one of its entities, AgroFresh, achieved a 69% reduction in its carbon footprint, encompassing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This reduction was partly attributed to a 16% decrease in electricity consumption across AgroFresh's facilities during the same period. This information is detailed in Paine Schwartz Partners' 2023 ESG Report.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
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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