CVC
Private equity firm
Founded in 1981 and today manages US$71 billion in funds throughout Europe, Asia and the US.

Overall

Owned UK
Rating F
About the Ratings
CVC Capital Partners Ltd
UK

Company Assessment

(Last updated Jul 2024)
CVC Capital Partners Ltd
Criticism
0.5/20 in Social Benchmark
The 2024 Social Benchmark assesses the world's 2,000 most influential companies on their responsibility in meeting society's fundamental expectations towards three measurement areas: respecting human rights, providing decent work, and acting ethically. This company was assessed in 2022 and received a score of 0.5/20. The average score was an alarmingly low 4.6/20 and the highest score was 15.5/20.
Involvement in gambling
This company has investments in two gaming companies, Tipico and Gaming1.
16.2% in Financial System Benchmark
The 2022 Financial System Benchmark ranks 400 financial institutions across three measurement areas: governance and strategy, respecting planetary boundaries (environment, climate and biodiversity) and adhering to societal conventions (human rights). This company ranked #133/400, with a total score of 16.2/100.
Information
UN Principles for Responsible Investment signatory
UNPRI is a set of six principles direct institutional investors may adopt to consider environmental, social and corporate governance issues when investing. UNPRI is a voluntary agreement.
CVC Foundation
In June 2011, the company established the CVC Foundation to take its philanthropy programme to the next level.
Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website.

Company Details

Type:
Private company
Subsidiaries:
Lipton Teas & Infusions BV
Tea company
Formerly ekaterra. World's largest tea business, comprising 36 tea brands and 90 facilities around the world. Part of Unilever until 2022, when CVC Capital Partners acquired the business for 4.5 billion euros. Distributed in Australia by Stuart Alexander.
Tea Too Pty Ltd
Tea
Founded in Melbourne in 1996 by Maryanne Shearer and Jan O'Connor. Acquired by Unilever in 2013, who sold its tea business to CVC in 2022, including T2.
Pukka Herbs Ltd
Herbal teas
Founded in 2001 by Tim Westwell and Sebastian Pole. Acquired by Unilever in 2017, who sold its tea business to CVC in 2022, including Pukka Herbs.
Deoleo SA (50% owned)
Edible oil manufacturer
World's #1 olive oil producer, and Spain's 2nd largest listed food company. Its Carbonell brand is the best selling olive oil brand in the world. Bought the Bertolli olive-oil and vinegar business from Unilever in 2008. Previously known as SOS Group, it changed its name to Deoleo in 2011 after selling its rice division to focus on olive oil.
Deoleo Australia Pty Ltd
Edible oil importers
Formerly known as Minerva Australia.

Contact Details

Address:
London, United Kingdom
Website:
www.cvc.com

Products / Brands

Lipton Teas & Infusions / Stuart Alexander (distribution & marketing)
Bushells Tea
Lan Choo Tea
Lipton Tea
★ some products Rainforest Alliance certified
PG Tips Tea
★ some products Rainforest Alliance certified
T2 Tea / Stuart Alexander (distribution & marketing)
T2 Tea
★ some products certified Fairtrade
★ some products certified organic
Pukka Herbs / Stuart Alexander (distribution & marketing)
Pukka Tea
★ certified organic
Deoleo (50% owned)
1866 Olive Oil
Carbonell Olive Oil
Deoleo Australia (50% owned)
Azalea Cooking Oil
Bertolli Olive Oil
Dante Olive Oil
Lupi Olive Oil
Lupi Vinegar
Minerva Olive Oil