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Lazard Ltd, commonly referred to as Lazard, is a prominent player in the financial intermediation services sector, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1848, the firm has established a significant presence in major financial hubs worldwide, including Europe and Asia, providing expert advisory services in mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and capital raising.
Lazard distinguishes itself through its deep industry knowledge and a client-centric approach, offering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of corporations, governments, and institutions. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality financial advice, Lazard has achieved notable milestones, including its strategic advisory role in landmark transactions across various industries. As a leader in the financial services landscape, Lazard continues to uphold its commitment to excellence and innovation, solidifying its market position as a trusted advisor in complex financial matters.
30
DitchCarbon score
-7 vs industry average
LAZARD’s score of 30 is lower than 44% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.096
20182025
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
2020202120222023202420252026
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
LAZARD's reported carbon emissions
LAZARD, a US-based financial intermediation services company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 25,125 tonnes CO2e in 2023. These emissions comprise 1,269 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 5,052 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and 18,804 tonnes CO2e from Scope 3.
In 2022, the company's total emissions were approximately 21,634 tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,286 tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 at 5,232 tonnes CO2e, and Scope 3 at 15,116 tonnes CO2e. This indicates an increase in total emissions from 2022 to 2023.
LAZARD's emissions reporting for 2023, 2022, and 2021 includes Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 data, as detailed in their 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report. Data for 2020 and 2018 also included all three scopes. For 2019, Scope 1 data was not available, but Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions were reported. Emissions for 2017 and 2016 only included Scope 1 and Scope 2 data.
Currently, LAZARD has no publicly documented reduction targets, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, or other climate pledges. All emissions data is directly reported by Lazard, Inc. and is not cascaded from a parent entity.
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LAZARD’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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