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Carlyle

Carlyle Group, often referred to simply as Carlyle, is a leading global investment firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1987, Carlyle has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm operates primarily in the private equity, real assets, and credit sectors, focusing on delivering innovative investment solutions. Carlyle's unique approach combines deep industry expertise with a global network, allowing it to identify and capitalise on opportunities across various markets. With a diverse portfolio that spans multiple industries, Carlyle has achieved notable milestones, including significant growth in assets under management. Recognised for its strategic investments and commitment to excellence, Carlyle continues to solidify its position as a prominent player in the investment landscape.

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51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

29

Industry Benchmark

Carlyle's score of 51 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Carlyle's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Carlyle reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,426,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,139,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,756,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 20,568,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked an increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 20,900,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 3,058,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,954,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 14,889,000 kg CO2e. Carlyle has disclosed emissions data for all three scopes in recent years, with a notable increase in total emissions from 2021's 10,903,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a lack of formalised strategies to mitigate its carbon footprint. Carlyle's emissions intensity per employee has been reported at 3,600 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, reflecting the company's operational impact. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges, suggesting that while emissions data is available, proactive measures for reduction are yet to be established.

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Scope 1
-
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
4,999,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
1,553,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Carlyle's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Carlyle is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Carlyle is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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