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Financial Intermediation
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Molten Ventures Sustainability Profile

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Molten Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Great Britain, focuses on investing in innovative technology companies across Europe. Founded in 2006, the firm has established itself as a key player in the venture capital landscape, with a strong emphasis on early-stage investments in sectors such as software, fintech, and healthtech. With a portfolio that includes notable companies, Molten Ventures is recognised for its strategic approach to nurturing startups, providing not only capital but also invaluable expertise and mentorship. The firm’s commitment to fostering innovation has led to significant achievements, positioning it as a trusted partner for entrepreneurs seeking to scale their businesses. Through its unique blend of industry knowledge and operational support, Molten Ventures continues to drive growth and success in the dynamic tech ecosystem.

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61

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

Molten Ventures's score of 61 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Molten Ventures's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Molten Ventures reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,035,390 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,560 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and 7,600 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, all attributed to purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 1,025,230 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, with significant contributions from business travel (162,330 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (435,570 kg CO2e). In 2023, the total emissions were approximately 1,344,600 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 8,100 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions accounted for the bulk, at around 1,334,500 kg CO2e, driven by business travel (165,100 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (652,800 kg CO2e). For 2022, Molten Ventures reported total emissions of about 3,169,900 kg CO2e in the GB region, with Scope 1 emissions at 16,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 5,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 3,148,900 kg CO2e, largely from investments (1,436,300 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (1,637,100 kg CO2e). Despite these figures, Molten Ventures has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further action in addressing their carbon footprint. The data presented is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that it is independently reported by Molten Ventures Plc.

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Scope 1
16,000
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0,000
Scope 2
3,400
0,000
0,000
0,000
Scope 3
16,900
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Molten Ventures's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Molten Ventures'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 Molten Ventures is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Molten Ventures's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Molten Ventures's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 23% last year and increased significantly since 2021, 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 42% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
42%
Business Travel
16%
Employee Commuting
3%
Capital Goods
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Molten Ventures'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.

Molten Ventures 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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