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Scottish Equity Partners

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Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) is a leading venture capital and private equity firm headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1991, SEP has built a strong reputation for investing in high-growth technology and healthcare companies across the UK and Europe. With a focus on sectors such as software, digital media, and life sciences, the firm has successfully supported numerous businesses in scaling their operations and achieving market leadership. SEP's unique approach combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to fostering innovation, making it a preferred partner for entrepreneurs. Over the years, the firm has achieved notable milestones, including significant exits and a robust portfolio of successful investments. As a prominent player in the private equity landscape, Scottish Equity Partners continues to drive value and growth in the companies it supports, solidifying its position as a trusted investment partner.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Scottish Equity 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.

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Scottish Equity Partners's score of 29 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Scottish Equity Partners's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 228,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 8,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions accounted for a significant 220,000 kg CO2e. Notably, SEP did not report any Scope 1 emissions. Currently, there are no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed by SEP, indicating a potential area for future commitment in climate action. As a firm based in Great Britain, SEP is positioned within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. Their emissions data highlights the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions, which often represent the largest share of a company's total carbon footprint. Overall, while SEP has not set formal reduction targets, their emissions profile underscores the need for strategic climate commitments moving forward.

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2022
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8,000
Scope 3
220,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Scottish Equity Partners'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.

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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. Scottish Equity Partners is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Scottish Equity 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.

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

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