TPG Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-2021, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2020-2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:4,060 metric tons CO2e (2020)
Scope 1 Emissions:0
Scope 2 Emissions:45%
Scope 3 Emissions:55%
Renewable Energy Share:11% (portfolio companies' electricity consumption)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Impact Investing
Environmental Achievements
- Carbon neutral firm-level footprint in 2020 and 2021 through offsetting.
- Reduced operational emissions by 80% in 2020 compared to 2019 due to the pandemic.
- Preliminary assessments of financed emissions completed for 90%+ of investments.
Social Achievements
- 73% of U.S.-based portfolio companies' boards have both gender and racial/ethnic diversity in 2021.
- 120 women directors appointed since 2017.
- ~50% of TPG’s last two associate classes are women and/or racially and ethnically diverse.
- Various DEI initiatives including employee affinity groups, inclusive talent and benefits programs, and trainings.
Governance Achievements
- Updated Global ESG Performance Policy in 2021.
- A+/A+ rating from PRI in 2020.
- ESG performance actively managed across multiple functions with an ESG Strategy Council.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Portfolio companies to achieve net-zero emissions (various target years).
Medium-term Goals:
- Portfolio companies to implement carbon footprint tracking from 2021 onwards.
- Portfolio companies to jumpstart clean energy initiatives within the next year.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce portfolio companies' waste sent to landfills by 20% by 2024.
- Reduce portfolio companies' carbon emissions by 10% by 2021.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19.
- Pandemic-related delays in ESG progress.
- Material climate-related risks in certain portfolio assets.
Mitigation Strategies
- Development of alternative sourcing strategies.
- Adaptation of ESG work to pandemic conditions.
- Qualitative scenario analysis aligned with TCFD principles to understand climate risk exposure.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier code of conduct (71% of portfolio companies)
- Processes for ensuring diverse mix of suppliers (81% of portfolio companies)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Supply chain disruptions
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Investments in climate solutions (TPG Rise Climate)
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI, TCFD, UN PRI
Third-party Assurance: GHD (2019), NSF International (2020)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Investments in companies developing sustainable products and services (e.g., Greenhouse, Benevity, Element Markets, Halo Branded Solutions, BeautyCounter).
Awards & Recognition
- Various awards for portfolio companies (e.g., Glassdoor Best Place to Work, Forbes Cloud 100).
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:14,352 tCO2e (operational emissions)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:91% of waste diverted from landfills in San Francisco office renovation
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Responsible Investing
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions per overnight stay by about 78% since 2015 at a&o Hostels (on track to be net zero by 2025)
- Wilderness Safaris saved approximately 5 million kWh of energy each year through solar and hybrid power
- Nextracker tracks its greenhouse gas emissions, reports to CDP annually, and conducts supplier trainings on emissions reduction
Social Achievements
- Launched TPG NEXT to support underrepresented alternative asset managers
- 71% of global new hires in 2023 are racially or ethnically diverse, gender diverse, or identify as LGBTQ+
- GoHealth completed over one million appointments for patients in lower resource and income settings
- Singlife invested over S$670 million and committed an additional S$610 million into sustainable assets
Governance Achievements
- Established a clear and definite plan for founder succession and long-term governance by an independent board of directors
- Nearly 500 diverse directors have joined TPG portfolio company boards since 2017
- Over 75% of U.S.-headquartered portfolio companies have both gender and racial or ethnic diversity represented on their boards
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Singlife publicly committed to net zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- a&o Hostels to be the first European hostel chain that is net zero by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions in the solar sector
- Managing climate-related risks across a diverse global portfolio
- Meeting evolving ESG standards and stakeholder expectations
Mitigation Strategies
- Formed a consortium among solar portfolio companies to share best practices
- Developed processes and tools to identify, assess, and manage climate risks
- Provides advisory support to portfolio companies on ESG strategy development and value creation
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Solar Supply Chain Consortium
- Prioritizing environmentally friendly products in office operations
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Physical risks inherent in portfolio companies' operations
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
- Investments in climate solutions
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD, UN PRI
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: ERC Evolution
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed