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Carlyle’s timid capital raise for renewables

Private equity firms are seeking to portray themselves as supportive of the energy transition. One indicator of their commitment to clean energy technologies is fundraising. Several private equity firms have sought to raise money for funds with a mandate…

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Private equity healthcare acquisitions – July 2023

In light of the growing investor interest in healthcare and the risks associated with private equity ownership of healthcare companies, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project is tracking private equity-backed healthcare acquisitions. Below is a list of private equity healthcare…

Reports

New Report: Private Equity Profits from Disaster

PESP released its latest report: Private Equity Profits from Disaster. As climate change accelerates and impacts more communities around the world, the need for skilled labor in the disaster restoration industry grows. Increasingly,…

Reports

Uncovering KKR’s Environmental Responsibility Gap

Private equity behemoth KKR’s portfolio companies have committed numerous environmental violations and engaged in unethical business practices while contributing to the climate crisis, as KKR put money into fossil fuel projects that run decidedly counter to its preferred public image…

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Report outlines KKR’s harm to frontline communities

Report Outlines KKR’s Harm to Frontline Communities As it Continues to Center a Fossil Fuel Strategy Private equity behemoth KKR’s portfolio companies have committed numerous environmental violations and engaged in unethical business practices while contributing to the climate crisis, as…

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Workers and consumers resist Kroger-Albertsons’ merger

Across the nation, workers and consumers have been rallying against the upcoming merger between retail giants Kroger and Albertsons. The FCC’s decision on this merger could reshape the grocery industry and have profound implications for all those affected. …

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NGP emissions grow under Carlyle ownership

NGP Energy Capital Management (NGP or also called “Natural Gas Partners”) claims to be at the forefront of transitioning to a low-carbon economy, through “partner[ing] with first-in-class entrepreneurs building oil and gas companies that are improving their emissions intensity of…

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