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BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited Sustainability Profile

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BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, a subsidiary of the global investment management firm BlackRock, is headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1988, BlackRock has grown to become a leader in the asset management industry, serving a diverse clientele across Europe and beyond. The firm is renowned for its expertise in investment strategies, risk management, and technology-driven solutions. Specialising in a wide range of investment products, including equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, BlackRock distinguishes itself through its innovative use of technology and data analytics. The firm’s flagship Aladdin platform exemplifies its commitment to providing clients with comprehensive risk management and portfolio oversight. With a strong market position, BlackRock has consistently been recognised for its leadership in sustainable investing and responsible asset management, making it a trusted partner for institutional and retail investors alike.

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How does BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited's score of 49 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from BlackRock, Inc.

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as there are no available figures for emissions in kg CO2e. The company is a current subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. As part of its corporate family, BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited inherits emissions data and sustainability initiatives from its parent company, BlackRock, Inc. This includes participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), where data is cascaded from the parent organization. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited are not detailed in the available information. The absence of direct emissions data suggests that the company may be in the process of developing its climate strategy or aligning with broader corporate sustainability goals set by BlackRock, Inc. Overall, while specific metrics are lacking, the company's affiliation with a leading investment management firm indicates a commitment to addressing climate change within the financial sector.

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2014201720192020202120222023
Scope 1
5,756,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000,000,000
Scope 2
27,409,000
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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
0,000,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited's Location?

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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 BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with detailed category breakdown helping identify key emission sources across their value chain.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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