Aquila Capital, headquartered in Germany, is a prominent investment management firm specialising in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy. Founded in 2001, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, with significant operations in key markets such as the UK, Spain, and Scandinavia. The firm focuses on core areas including renewable energy investments, energy efficiency, and sustainable real estate, offering unique solutions that align with global sustainability goals. Aquila Capital is recognised for its innovative approach to asset management, leveraging extensive market expertise to deliver long-term value. With a commitment to responsible investing, Aquila Capital has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a leader in the sustainable investment landscape. Its dedication to environmental stewardship and financial performance sets it apart in the competitive investment industry.
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In 2024, Aquila Capital reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 113,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 62,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 770,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions included 424,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 224,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting. For the previous year, 2023, the company disclosed total emissions of about 30,730,980 kg CO2e in Romania, with Scope 1 emissions at 24,328,930 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 2,314,340 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 5,349,050 kg CO2e. The global emissions for 2023 were reported as approximately 2,042,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 401,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 487,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,042,000 kg CO2e. Aquila Capital has set a commitment to become one of the world’s leading sustainable investment and development companies for essential assets by 2030, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes. This commitment reflects their strategic focus on sustainability and climate responsibility. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Aquila Capital independently reports its carbon footprint and climate initiatives.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 174,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 232,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,204,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
Aquila Capital's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 62% last year and decreased by approximately 36% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 55% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Aquila Capital 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.

