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Berkshire Partners
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Berkshire Partners disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 619 MT CO2e (Berkshire operational emissions). By scope: Scope 3: 2.6K MT CO2e (Berkshire operational emissions). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
619 MT CO2e (Berkshire operational emissions)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.6K MT CO2e (Berkshire operational emissions) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 619 MT CO2e (Berkshire operational emissions) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Set a goal to enable net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner across in-scope investments.
- 28% of portfolio companies have set climate targets
- 54% of portfolio companies have a 2023 GHG emissions inventory calculated at a more detailed level.
- 47% of Stockbridge invested capital as of December 2023 is in portfolio companies with decarbonization targets
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Portfolio companies to set decarbonization targets by the end of 2027 or within two years of Berkshire’s investment for companies acquired after 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Enable net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner across in-scope investments.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernanceShared OwnershipHuman CapitalDecarbonizationClimate ChangeDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion