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Cinven Sustainability Profile

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Cinven, officially known as Cinven Limited, is a prominent private equity firm headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1977, the firm has built a strong reputation in the investment landscape, focusing primarily on the healthcare, technology, and consumer sectors. With a strategic presence across Europe and North America, Cinven has successfully raised multiple funds, achieving significant milestones in its growth trajectory. Cinven's core services include buyouts and growth capital investments, distinguished by a rigorous approach to value creation and operational improvement. The firm is recognised for its deep industry expertise and a collaborative partnership model, which sets it apart in the competitive private equity market. With a robust portfolio and a commitment to sustainable investment practices, Cinven continues to solidify its position as a leader in the private equity industry.

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47

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Cinven's score of 47 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

66%

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Cinven's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Cinven reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,283,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. The breakdown includes Scope 1 emissions of 143,000 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion and fugitive emissions, and Scope 2 emissions of 48,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Notably, Scope 3 emissions accounted for the majority, totalling approximately 17,092,000 kg CO2e, driven largely by business travel and purchased goods and services. Cinven has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a near-term target aligned with a 1.5°C pathway, covering 93% of its total investment and lending activities by invested capital as of 2021. This target is set for achievement by 2030. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero global emissions by 2050 at the latest, reflecting a long-term vision for sustainability. The emissions data for Cinven is cascaded from its parent company, Cinven Limited, which maintains a corporate family relationship. This ensures that Cinven's climate commitments and targets are consistent with broader organisational goals.

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202120222023
Scope 1
14,000
0,000
000,000
Scope 2
88,000
00,000
00,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Cinven's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cinven's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Cinven's Location?

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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. This request for Cinven is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Cinven's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Cinven's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 147% last year and increased by approximately 147% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. 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 89% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
89%
Business Travel
10%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%

Cinven'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.

Cinven has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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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