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Financial Intermediation
US
updated 9 months ago

Allied Capital Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Allied Capital Corporation, often referred to as Allied Capital, is a prominent player in the financial services industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1995, the company has established itself as a leading provider of capital solutions, primarily focusing on private equity and debt investments. With a strong presence in major operational regions across North America, Allied Capital is dedicated to supporting middle-market companies through tailored financial products. The firm’s core offerings include mezzanine financing, equity investments, and structured finance solutions, which are designed to meet the unique needs of its clients. Allied Capital's commitment to fostering growth and innovation has positioned it as a trusted partner in the investment landscape. Notable achievements include a robust portfolio of successful investments, underscoring its reputation for delivering value and strategic insight in a competitive market.

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How does Allied Capital Corporation's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Allied Capital Corporation's score of 23 is lower than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Allied Capital Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Ares Capital Corporation

Allied Capital Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is classified as a merged entity, inheriting its performance data from Ares Capital Corporation, which is at a cascade level of 1. Despite the lack of direct emissions data, Allied Capital Corporation's climate commitments and reduction initiatives are not explicitly outlined. There are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available, nor are there any commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other industry-standard frameworks. In the context of climate action, it is essential for companies like Allied Capital Corporation to establish clear emissions reduction targets and transparent reporting practices to align with global climate goals. As of now, the absence of specific data and commitments highlights an opportunity for the company to enhance its sustainability efforts and contribute to broader climate initiatives.

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20192020
Scope 1
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-
Scope 2
1,946,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
10,898,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Allied Capital Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Allied Capital Corporation's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Allied Capital Corporation's Location?

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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. This request for Allied Capital Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Allied Capital Corporation's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Allied Capital Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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