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ECP

ECP, or Energy Capital Partners, is a prominent investment firm headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America. Founded in 2005, ECP has established itself as a leader in the energy sector, focusing on renewable energy, infrastructure, and sustainable investments. The firm is renowned for its strategic approach to capital deployment, emphasising long-term value creation in the energy landscape. ECP's core offerings include private equity investments and asset management services, uniquely positioned to address the evolving demands of the energy market. With a commitment to sustainability, ECP has achieved notable milestones, including substantial investments in clean energy projects that contribute to a greener future. As a trusted partner in the energy transition, ECP continues to solidify its market position through innovative solutions and a robust portfolio of assets.

DitchCarbon Score

How does ECP'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.

30

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

ECP's score of 30 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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ECP's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, ECP reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26,553,862,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions from stationary combustion were about 88,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity totalled approximately 138,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, particularly investments, which accounted for about 25,693,003,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, ECP's total emissions were approximately 22,324,436,000 kg CO2e, indicating a rise in emissions in 2023. The breakdown for 2022 included Scope 1 emissions of about 68,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 116,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions primarily driven by investments at around 21,985,652,000 kg CO2e. ECP has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, such as those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), nor have they made any climate pledges. This lack of formal commitments suggests a need for enhanced climate action strategies within the organisation.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
3,200,000,000
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Scope 3
21,300,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. ECP's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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. ECP is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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ECP 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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