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Financial Intermediation
GB
updated 2 months ago

Permira Sustainability Profile

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Permira, officially known as Permira Advisers LLP, is a leading global investment firm headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1985, the firm has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on private equity, credit, and growth capital investments. With a commitment to driving value in its portfolio companies, Permira operates across various sectors, including technology, consumer, healthcare, and financial services. The firm is renowned for its strategic approach to investment, leveraging deep industry expertise to identify unique opportunities. Notable achievements include a robust track record of successful exits and a reputation for fostering innovation within its investments. Permira's dedication to creating long-term value positions it as a prominent player in the global investment landscape.

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29

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Permira's score of 29 is lower than 50% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

50%

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Permira's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Permira reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,328,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 102,000 kg CO2e, which consist of 37,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions and 45,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions totalled around 524,000 kg CO2e (location-based), with a market-based total of about 4,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stem from Scope 3, amounting to approximately 22,222,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel (about 9,693,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 11,091,000 kg CO2e). Permira has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported by Permira Advisers Ltd. The company continues to engage in responsible investing practices, although specific climate pledges or targets have not been outlined.

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2023
Scope 1
102,000
Scope 2
4,000
Scope 3
22,222,000

How Carbon Intensive is Permira's Industry?

Very low
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Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Permira's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Permira's Location?

Very low
Low
Medium
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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Permira is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Permira's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 50% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
50%
Business Travel
44%
Capital Goods
3%
Employee Commuting
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Permira'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.

Permira has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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