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.
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Industry Intensity
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Scottish Equity Partners's reported carbon emissions
Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) based in GB has reported the following carbon emissions: For the 2025 reporting year, SEP's total emissions were approximately 62.1 billion kg CO2e. This comprised approximately 3.0 billion kg CO2e in Scope 1, approximately 863,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and approximately 67.1 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3. In 2024, total emissions were approximately 67.5 billion kg CO2e. This included approximately 3.8 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 1.5 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 72.7 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. For the 2023 reporting year, total emissions were approximately 746.2 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 6.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were not disclosed, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 739.4 million kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 228 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 0 kg CO2e, approximately 8 million kg CO2e in Scope 2, and approximately 220 million kg CO2e in Scope 3. SEP's reporting for 2023 and 2024 indicates that Scope 3 emissions are a significant component of their overall carbon footprint. SEP has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or commitments to frameworks like the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Climate Pledge. Their climate commitments and initiatives are detailed in their responsible investment and ESG reports, which are available via the provided document URLs. These reports outline their approach to responsible investment and managing environmental, social, and governance factors across their portfolio. The company also publishes portfolio average carbon intensity metrics per unit of revenue, with figures of approximately 0.0181 tCO2e/GBP for 2025 and approximately 0.0197 tCO2e/GBP for 2024.
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Scottish Equity Partners’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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