A significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions is generated by the energy portfolios of major private equity firms. These emissions total 1.5 billion tonnes annually. The firms' investments include fossil fuel assets such as power plants.

Their energy holdings are substantial, with considerable influence over the industry's direction. The firms manage a large amount of assets, giving them considerable capacity to shape the industry.

Further information on the private equity firms' energy investments and emissions is available, including details on their ownership of pipelines and power generation infrastructure.