Blackrock
BlackRock, Inc., a leading global investment management corporation, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across major financial markets worldwide. Founded in 1988, BlackRock has established itself as a pioneer in the asset management industry, focusing on investment management, risk management, and advisory services. The firm is renowned for its innovative technology platform, Aladdin, which integrates risk analytics and portfolio management. BlackRock's diverse range of products includes mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and alternative investments, catering to a broad spectrum of clients from individual investors to large institutions. With over $9 trillion in assets under management, BlackRock is recognised as the largest asset manager globally, consistently achieving significant milestones in sustainable investing and financial technology. Its commitment to responsible investing and client-centric solutions solidifies its position as a trusted leader in the financial services sector.
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Blackrock's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, BlackRock reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 30,189,000 kg CO2e globally, comprising 6,689,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 15,680,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 23,464,500 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to addressing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In previous years, BlackRock's emissions included significant figures such as 27,514,000 kg CO2e in 2022, with Scope 1 emissions at 6,401,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 23,820,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were notably high, reaching approximately 250,345,000 kg CO2e. The company has not established specific science-based targets for emissions reduction, nor has it made public commitments to climate pledges. However, BlackRock's ongoing efforts to monitor and report its emissions reflect an awareness of the importance of sustainability in the financial sector.
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| 2014 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,756,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 27,409,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Blackrock 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.
