• SBTi validation confirms PAI’s targets to align 42% of invested capital with science-based targets by 2029, reaching 100% by 2040.
• Full-firm commitment includes GP and portfolio-level emissions reductions to align with the 1.5°C global warming limit.
• Operational strategy includes ESG integration across 130+ KPIs, scope 1–3 carbon tracking, and industry-wide collaboration.

PAI Partners has secured Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation for its firmwide decarbonization goals.

This recognition supports the firm’s commitment to slashing emissions at both the General Partner (GP) and portfolio level and reaching full alignment with science-based targets by 2040.

“SBTi approval for PAI’s decarbonisation targets is an important validation of the work we have been doing for years,” said Esohe Denise Odaro, Head of ESG & Sustainability at PAI. “Sustainability and decarbonisation have long been central to the firm’s investment strategy, and this recognition reinforces our ongoing commitment to driving meaningful change across our portfolio. It’s another step in ensuring the businesses we invest in are resilient, responsible and built for the future.”

PAI plans to align 42% of invested capital with SBTs by 2029 and 100% by 2040—supporting global climate goals and reinforcing its long-standing commitment to sustainability.

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The path forward includes:

• Engaging regularly with portfolio companies on decarbonisation goals.
• Collecting scope 1–3 carbon data annually from all portfolio companies.
• Using an in-house tool to monitor SBTi alignment.
• Hosting knowledge-sharing events.
• Collaborating with industry groups for broader ESG advancement.

By embedding sustainability from origination to exit—including ESG due diligence and tailored sustainability plans—PAI positions its portfolio for long-term value creation in a low-carbon economy.

The firm tracks over 130 ESG KPIs, many aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reinforcing its integrated approach to environmental and financial resilience.

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