Lazard Asset Management, a prominent player in the global investment landscape, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and other key markets. Founded in 1848, the firm has established a rich history of providing innovative investment solutions, focusing on equity, fixed income, and alternative strategies. Lazard's unique approach combines deep local insights with a global perspective, enabling clients to navigate complex financial environments effectively. The firm is renowned for its commitment to active management and its ability to deliver tailored investment strategies that align with client objectives. With a strong market position, Lazard Asset Management has garnered recognition for its performance and client-centric philosophy, making it a trusted partner for institutional and individual investors alike.
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In 2023, Lazard Asset Management reported total carbon emissions of approximately 861,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 24,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 737,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Lazard has demonstrated a significant reduction in emissions. For instance, in 2022, their total emissions were about 21,634,000 kg CO2e, which indicates a substantial decrease in emissions by approximately 20,773,000 kg CO2e from 2022 to 2023. In previous years, their emissions were notably higher, with 2021 reporting around 8,219,000 kg CO2e, 2020 at approximately 9,684,000 kg CO2e, and 2019 at about 22,435,000 kg CO2e. The data shows a trend of decreasing emissions, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 2 categories, although Scope 3 emissions remain a significant portion of their total emissions. Despite these reductions, Lazard has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets or reduction initiatives. Their climate commitments appear to be focused on ongoing monitoring and reporting of emissions rather than formalised reduction targets.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,541,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 00,000 |
Scope 2 | 6,617,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 28,597,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 |
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Lazard Asset Management 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.