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Blackbaud

Blackbaud, Inc., a leading provider of software and services for the non-profit sector, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1981, the company has established itself as a key player in the social good industry, offering innovative solutions that empower organisations to maximise their impact. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, Blackbaud focuses on areas such as fundraising, financial management, and donor engagement. Its core products, including Blackbaud CRM and Raiser’s Edge, are renowned for their user-friendly interfaces and robust analytics capabilities, setting them apart in a competitive market. Recognised for its commitment to social responsibility, Blackbaud has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for non-profits worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Blackbaud's score of 43 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Blackbaud's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Blackbaud reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,989,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 9,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 611,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 17,369,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses categories such as purchased goods and services, employee commute, and business travel. Over the years, Blackbaud has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 6,420,000 kg CO2e, indicating a notable reduction from 2021's total of approximately 12,240,000 kg CO2e. This trend reflects Blackbaud's ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate its environmental impact. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific science-based targets or formal climate pledges disclosed by Blackbaud. The company continues to focus on transparency in its emissions reporting and aims to enhance its sustainability initiatives in the future.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Blackbaud's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Blackbaud is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Blackbaud is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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