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Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation
US
updated 2 months ago

Prospect Capital Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Prospect Capital Corporation, often referred to as Prospect, is a prominent investment firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2004, the company has established itself as a key player in the business development company (BDC) sector, focusing on private equity and debt investments across various industries. With a strong operational presence in major markets, Prospect Capital is dedicated to providing innovative financing solutions tailored to the needs of middle-market companies. The firm offers a diverse range of financial products and services, including senior secured loans, subordinated debt, and equity investments, which are designed to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns. Prospect's unique approach to investment, combined with its commitment to long-term partnerships, has positioned it as a trusted partner for businesses seeking growth capital. With a solid track record and notable achievements, Prospect Capital continues to enhance its reputation in the competitive landscape of alternative investments.

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How does Prospect Capital Corporation'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.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Prospect Capital Corporation's score of 23 is lower than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Prospect Capital Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Prospect Capital Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 104,745,000 kg CO2e, a decrease from about 110,752,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions breakdown for 2024 includes Scope 1 emissions of about 14,163,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 90,583,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint, particularly in direct and indirect emissions. Despite these figures, Prospect Capital Corporation has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company does not report Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain, suggesting an area for potential future focus. Overall, while Prospect Capital Corporation has made strides in tracking its emissions, the lack of formal reduction commitments highlights an opportunity for enhanced climate action and accountability in the coming years.

How Carbon Intensive is Prospect Capital Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Prospect Capital Corporation's primary industry is Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Prospect Capital Corporation's Location?

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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 Prospect Capital Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Prospect Capital Corporation's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Prospect Capital Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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