Lazard
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:25,125 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:1,269 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:5,052 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:18,804 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:100% in UK since 2019; 100% in Dublin office
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- People and Culture
- Sustainable Investing
- Sustainable Financial Advisory
- Business Ethics
- Corporate Governance
- Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- 100% renewable electricity in the U.K. since 2019
- Lazard Asset Management London offset CO2 emissions by planting 7,200 trees in the U.K.
- Lazard Fund Managers’ office in Dublin transitioned to 100% green energy
- Paris office achieved significant energy efficiency reductions (74% reduction in energy use compared to 2019)
Social Achievements
- Global employee engagement score of 73%
- 150 employee resource groups events hosted
- 25 global town halls
- Significant investment in employee training and development programs
- Various wellness initiatives including mental health support, parental leave, and financial wellness tools
- Community investment through Lazard New Visions Academy and other philanthropic activities
Governance Achievements
- Strong corporate governance practices implemented by senior management and Board of Directors
- Eight of ten directors are independent
- Robust stock ownership guidelines and anti-hedging policy
- Performance-based culture with equity alignment and clawback policy
- Active stakeholder engagement
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Navigating transformative change in the financial markets (geopolitical tensions, sector-specific volatility, high interest rates)
- Reducing environmental footprint (energy usage in offices and business travel)
Mitigation Strategies
- Integrating financially material human capital, natural capital, and governance considerations into investment strategies
- Implementing energy efficiency measures in offices
- Offsetting carbon emissions through tree planting
- Transitioning to renewable energy sources
- Proactive communication and collaboration with stakeholders
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD, PRI
Certifications: Planet Mark (2023)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed