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The global energy landscape is in a state of flux, propelled by a growing emphasis on sustainability and the urgent need to address climate change. In fact, a recent NOAA analysis showed the…
New research by the Private Equity Climate Risks consortium follows private equity’s role in U.S. liquefied natural gas emissions. Private equity (PE) has played a significant role in driving investments in the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industry, particularly in…
In a recent blog post by Reclaim Finance, the organization brought attention to the environmental impact of one of the largest private equity firms globally, The Carlyle Group. Highlighting the research conducted by…
In late 2023, The University of Massachusetts Amherst Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) published a list of the top industrial climate, air, and water polluters in the United States. Nine private equity firms…
Statement from Chris Noble, policy director at the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP), on Wednesday’s SEC vote on a final version of its climate disclosure rule: The SEC rule now removes any requirements for public companies to disclose…
South Texas communities deliver demand letter, samples of wetlands to Global Infrastructure Partners headquarters Community members and activists join on day of action against the financial backers of Rio Grande LNG Today, community members from South Texas joined together with…
“Our communities are heavily influenced by multi-billion dollar corporations and private equity giants such as KKR. It is truly David vs. Goliath when it comes to the work we do.” – Kayley Shoupe, Carlsbad…
Private Equity Climate Risks is launching the Private Equity Energy Tracker, the first-of-its-kind, searchable portal that provides a catalog of the energy holdings of eight of the top North American private equity firms:…
As the human and economic costs of climate change accelerate, Oregon Treasurer Tobias Read’s Net Zero plan is a crucial step toward setting Oregon’s pension system in line with the pathway to 1.5 degrees. PESP commends the Treasurer for…
Biden decision signals decline of LNG, increased risk for investors with exposure to fossil fuels Financial watchdog PESP encourages investors to avoid financial risks of their energy investments Statement from Nichole Heil, climate campaigner and researcher at the…
South Texas Communities and PESP escalate opposition to Rio Grande LNG terminal at Oregon Investment Council meeting OIC faces scrutiny for $350 million Investment in the controversial LNG project Building on recent efforts, South Texas communities,…
PESP urges BlackRock to halt Rio Grande to prevent significant community and environmental risks Today, BlackRock, which manages a portfolio of $10 trillion, announced a deal to buy private equity firm Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) for…
