Carlyle Sustainability Profile
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Carlyle'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Carlyle's score of 61 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Carlyle's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, 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 20,568,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a comprehensive disclosure of emissions across all relevant scopes. Carlyle has set ambitious climate commitments, including a Near-Term Goal to ensure that 75% of its in-scope portfolio companies' aggregated Scopes 1 and 2 emissions are aligned with Paris Climate Goals by 2025. Additionally, the company has established a Long-Term Climate Goal to achieve Net Zero GHG emissions by 2050 or sooner across its direct investments. The emissions data is sourced directly from The Carlyle Group Inc., with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. Carlyle's ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and responsible investment practices.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,400,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 10,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
How Carbon Intensive is Carlyle's Industry?
How Carbon Intensive is Carlyle's Location?
Carlyle'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.
Carlyle 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.
