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LAZARD

Lazard Ltd, commonly known as Lazard, is a leading financial advisory and asset management firm headquartered in the United States. Established in 1848, Lazard has built a formidable reputation in the investment banking sector, with major operational regions spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm excels in providing strategic financial advice, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) services, and asset management solutions, distinguishing itself through its deep industry expertise and global reach. Lazard's unique approach combines local insights with a worldwide perspective, enabling clients to navigate complex financial landscapes effectively. With a storied history and a commitment to excellence, Lazard has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted advisor to corporations, governments, and institutions worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does LAZARD'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 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

LAZARD's score of 30 is higher than 76% 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's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, LAZARD reported total carbon emissions of approximately 25,125,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,269,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 5,052,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 18,804,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, LAZARD has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 21,634,000 kg CO2e, while in 2021, they were approximately 8,219,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for improvement in its sustainability strategy. Overall, LAZARD's emissions data reflects a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions from the value chain, highlighting the importance of addressing these areas in future climate strategies.

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Scope 1
1,491,000
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Scope 2
6,673,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
5,919,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. LAZARD'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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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. LAZARD is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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