CVC Capital Partners, a leading global private equity and investment advisory firm, is headquartered in Luxembourg (LU) and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1981, CVC has established itself as a prominent player in the private equity industry, focusing on a diverse range of sectors including consumer, healthcare, and technology. The firm is renowned for its strategic investments and value creation, leveraging deep industry expertise to enhance portfolio companies. CVC's unique approach combines operational improvements with financial discipline, positioning it as a trusted partner for businesses seeking growth. With a robust track record of successful investments and notable achievements, CVC Capital Partners continues to be a formidable force in the global investment landscape.
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In 2024, CVC Capital Partners reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,264,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 227,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 967,000 kg CO2e (including 6,000 kg CO2e on a market-based approach), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 16,032,000 kg CO2e. Notably, business travel accounted for about 14,299,000 kg CO2e of these emissions. CVC has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 73% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target reflects a strong commitment to sustainability within its operations, particularly in its Private Equity and Credit strategies. The company is currently on track to meet its near-term reduction goals. In 2023, CVC's total emissions were reported at approximately 17,356,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 62,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 7,000 kg CO2e. The data indicates a focus on reducing emissions from business travel, which constituted the majority of their Scope 3 emissions. CVC's climate strategy aligns with industry standards, as their targets are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C, as recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company’s portfolio targets cover 58% of its total investment and lending activities by assets under management as of December 2022, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to managing climate impact across its operations.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 125,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 444,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Cvc Capital Partners's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 7% last year and increased by approximately 875% since 2020, 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 "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 89% 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.
Cvc Capital Partners 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.

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