Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., commonly referred to as Goldman Sachs, is a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1869, the firm has established a strong presence in major financial hubs, including New York, London, and Tokyo, serving a diverse clientele ranging from corporations to governments. Goldman Sachs operates primarily in the financial services industry, offering a wide array of products and services, including investment banking, asset management, and securities trading. Its unique approach combines innovative financial solutions with deep market insights, positioning the firm as a trusted advisor in complex financial transactions. With a rich history marked by key milestones, Goldman Sachs has consistently maintained a strong market position, recognised for its expertise and commitment to excellence. The firm’s notable achievements include its role in significant IPOs and mergers, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the global financial landscape.
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Goldman Sachs's score of 40 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Goldman Sachs reported total carbon emissions of approximately 103,009,000 kg CO2e, comprising 92,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 15,200,290 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The majority of their emissions, about 79,915,000 kg CO2e, were attributed to Scope 3, primarily from business travel. Goldman Sachs has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. However, they have committed to transparency in their emissions reporting and have been actively involved in sustainability discussions within the financial sector. The firm has consistently reported emissions data across various scopes, demonstrating a commitment to understanding and managing their environmental impact. Despite the absence of formal reduction targets, their ongoing efforts in sustainability reporting reflect an awareness of the importance of addressing climate change.
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2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 6,915,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 2 | 200,858,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Goldman Sachs is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.