Axcel
Axcel, officially known as Axcel Management, is a prominent private equity firm headquartered in Denmark (DK). Established in 1994, the company has built a strong reputation across the Nordic region, focusing on investments in mid-sized companies within various industries, including technology, healthcare, and consumer goods. With a commitment to fostering growth and innovation, Axcel offers a unique blend of strategic guidance and operational expertise, helping portfolio companies achieve their full potential. The firm has successfully completed numerous investments and exits, solidifying its position as a leader in the private equity landscape. Notable achievements include a diverse portfolio that showcases Axcel's ability to drive value and create sustainable businesses in an ever-evolving market.
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Axcel's score of 18 is lower than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Axcel's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Axcel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,157,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 42,023,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 21,296,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for around 1,122,753,000 kg CO2e. Axcel has set near-term targets aligned with a 1.5°C pathway, aiming to cover 100% of its total investment and lending activities by invested capital as of 2020. These targets are designed to ensure that emissions from company operations (Scopes 1 and 2) are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. However, Axcel has not committed to a net-zero target as of now. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a notable decrease in total emissions from 1,010,400 kg CO2e in 2019 to 945,000 kg CO2e in 2020, and further to 900,000 kg CO2e in 2021. This trend reflects Axcel's ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability within its operations and investment portfolio.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Axcel is committed to some 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.
