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The Private Equity Stakeholder Project argues that The Carlyle Group lacks transparency in its climate reporting by excluding its majority-owned subsidiary, NGP Energy Capital, from its ESG and net zero goals. The document notes that Carlyle has lagged behind peers in renewable energy fundraising and invested $16 in fossil fuels for every $1 invested in renewables between 2011 and 2021. It specifically highlights NGP's impact in New Mexico, where its portfolio company Tap Rock Resources has a history of emitting pollutants, and notes that Carlyle received $145 million in carried interest from NGP over the past year.

The document outlines the investment proposition for the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ), focusing on its role as a greentech manufacturing hub. It details available land, infrastructure, and a range of national and municipal incentives, while providing specific cost data for electricity, water, and labour in the Western Cape region.