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Lazard Asset Management

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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How does Lazard Asset Management'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.

40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Lazard Asset Management's score of 40 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lazard Asset Management's reported carbon emissions

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 a significant 737,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Lazard has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, and Scope 3 emissions by 2050. This strategy will incorporate the use of offsets to achieve these targets. Furthermore, in March 2021, Lazard joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, committing to support the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by or before 2050. The company's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to climate responsibility, with a clear focus on reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,541,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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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

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lazard Asset Management's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high
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 Lazard Asset Management 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.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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