PE firms documented funding over $1tn in fossil fuels since 2010
1 Sep 15 · 8d ago · 3 articles · 3 posts · 2 sources · development 1 of 1
Earlier PitchBook analysis cited in the report shows private equity has funded more than $1 trillion in fossil fuel assets over the past 16 years, though exact PE fossil fuel investment amounts in current holdings could not be calculated due to data gaps.
“This industry doesn't get enough scrutiny and credit for its contribution to global emissions. It's a very opaque business model.”
Matt Parr, Communications director, Private Equity Stakeholder Project · mastodon ↗Private Equity Climate Risks Consortium Research organizationMatt Parr Communications director, Private Equity Stakeholder ProjectAmanda Mendoza Senior researcher, Private Equity Stakeholder ProjectBlackRock, GIP, Energy Capital Partners, EQT, Kayne Anderson Private equity firms
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The # ClimateCrisis , brought to you by # greed . World’s top 20 private equity firms produce more greenhouse gases a year than most countries, report finds https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/s ep/15/private-equity-firms-energy-assets-greenhouse-gas?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
All 1 developments of Top 20 PE firms' energy assets emit 1.5B tons CO2… →
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