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D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P., commonly referred to as D. E. Shaw, is a prominent global investment and technology development firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1988, the company has established itself as a leader in quantitative investing, leveraging advanced mathematical models and sophisticated algorithms to drive its investment strategies. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, D. E. Shaw operates in the financial services industry, focusing on asset management, proprietary trading, and technology-driven solutions. The firm is renowned for its unique approach to investment, combining rigorous research with innovative technology to deliver exceptional results. D. E. Shaw's commitment to excellence has earned it a notable position in the market, consistently achieving impressive returns and maintaining a reputation for integrity and professionalism in the financial sector.

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20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.'s score of 20 is lower than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. reported carbon emissions of approximately 6.56 kg CO2e per employee, a notable reduction from about 9.12 kg CO2e per employee in 2022. This indicates a positive trend in their efforts to lower their carbon footprint. However, specific data on total emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3 is not disclosed, and there are no formal reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their commitments. The firm continues to focus on improving its sustainability practices, although further details on specific initiatives or goals are not available.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.'s primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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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