World’s top 20 private equity firms produce more greenhouse gases a year than most countries, report finds

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What happened

Firms manage $7.3tn in assets and could afford to transition away from fossil fuels yet invest in natural gas and coal-fired plants to power datacenters The energy portfolios of 20 private equity firms produce 1.

Key facts

  • Firms manage $7.3tn in assets and could afford to transition away from fossil fuels yet invest in natural gas and coal-fired plants to power datacenters The energy portfolios of 20 private equity firms produce 1.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:42:59 UTC.

Why it matters

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