- Climate change affecting many investments through regulatory changes, consumer preferences, and stakeholder pressure
- Potential adverse impacts on human rights resulting from portfolio company actions or operations
- Occupational health and safety risks across many portfolio companies
- Impact of environmental and social regulation on portfolio companies
- Cyber security risks
- Fraud risks
- Sanctions risks
- Changing consumer preferences towards more sustainable options
3i Group plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, 3i Group plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 232.8 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based). By scope: Scope 3: 9.6K tCO2e. 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
232.8 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based)
2024
Renewable Energy
100% in London, Paris, and Luxembourg offices; New York and Amsterdam offices switched to green energy at the end of FY2024
of total energy
Energy Use
1.5K MWh
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 9.6K tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 232.8 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) |
| 2022 | 269.9 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) |
| 2021 | 2.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 3.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3) |
| 2017 | 4.0K tCO2e (approx. Scope 1+2+3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 (market-based) GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2023 base year (target)
- 68% per megawatt-hour (“MWh”) reduction in GHG emissions from the electricity generation sector within its eligible portfolio by FY2030 from a FY2023 base year (target)
- 31% of its listed and eligible Private Equity portfolio by invested capital setting SBTi validated targets by FY2028 and 100% by FY2040 from a FY2023 base year (target)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 (market-based) GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2023 base year
- Reduce GHG emissions from the electricity generation sector within its eligible portfolio by 68% per MWh by FY2030 from a FY2023 base year
📅 Medium-term
- 31% of its listed and eligible Private Equity portfolio by invested capital setting SBTi validated targets by FY2028 and 100% by FY2040 from a FY2023 base year
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Invest responsiblyRecruit and develop a diverse pool of talentAct as a good corporate citizen