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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In 2023, BlackRock reported total carbon emissions of approximately 90,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, with Scope 2 emissions at about 15,680,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 23,500,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, including approximately 34,620,000 kg CO2e from capital goods and 46,720,000 kg CO2e from business travel. In previous years, BlackRock's emissions have varied, with 2020 showing Scope 1 emissions of about 4,090,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 16,460,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a lack of formalised reduction strategies at this time. Overall, BlackRock's emissions profile reflects a substantial reliance on Scope 3 emissions, particularly from purchased goods and services, which accounted for approximately 234,645,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that while the company is aware of its carbon footprint, it has yet to commit to specific measures for reducing its overall emissions.
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Add to project2014 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 5,756,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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.