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, which includes Scope 1 emissions of about 6,689,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,568,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions, notably 234,645,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions from business travel at about 46,720,000 kg CO2e and capital goods at approximately 34,620,000 kg CO2e. Looking ahead, BlackRock has set ambitious climate commitments. The firm aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025, with a target of achieving a 67% reduction in these emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, BlackRock is committed to achieving net zero emissions across its operations by 2030, further enhancing its carbon credit portfolio to support this goal. These initiatives reflect BlackRock's proactive approach to climate action, aligning with industry standards and expectations for corporate sustainability. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from BlackRock, Inc., with no cascaded data from parent organizations.
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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 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.
