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.
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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 marked a significant increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 153,836,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 975,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 3,474,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 129,511,000 kg CO2e. 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. Carlyle's emissions data is sourced directly from The Carlyle Group Inc., with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. The company is actively working towards its climate targets, demonstrating a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change.
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| 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 |
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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.
