Block Inc., commonly referred to as Block, is a prominent company within the computer and related services industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 2013, the firm has rapidly grown to become a key player in financial technology, specialising in innovative payment solutions and blockchain-based services. Its main offerings include the widely used Square point-of-sale systems and Cash App, both recognised for their user-friendly interfaces and secure transaction capabilities.
With a strong presence across North America and expanding globally, Block has achieved notable milestones in democratizing financial access and streamlining commerce. Its focus on integrating cutting-edge technology with practical business tools has positioned it as a leader in the digital payments sector, setting industry standards and fostering widespread adoption of decentralised financial services.
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Block’s score of 55 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Computer Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 11% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Block's reported carbon emissions
Block Inc.'s most recent reported carbon emissions, for the year 2024, totalled approximately 425.4 million kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 710,390 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based approach, were approximately 159,000 kg CO2e, and location-based Scope 2 emissions were about 8.5 million kg CO2e. The largest portion, Scope 3 emissions, amounted to approximately 407.3 million kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services representing the most significant category within Scope 3.
In 2022, Block reported total emissions of approximately 377.3 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of roughly 1.2 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of about 18,258 kg CO2e, and location-based Scope 2 emissions of approximately 10.7 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2022 totalled approximately 365.3 million kg CO2e.
Block has established several climate commitments. Notably, they have a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Concurrently, Block aims to increase its active annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 0% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. Furthermore, the company has committed to reducing its Scope 3 GHG emissions by 55% per million USD gross profit by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline. Block also holds a long-term net-zero commitment for all scopes by 2050.
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Block’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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46.2% reduction in Scope 1
Block, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Block, Inc. also commits to increase…
2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 2
Block, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Block, Inc. also commits to increase…
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