Block Sustainability Profile
Block, Inc., commonly referred to as Block, is a leading financial technology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2009, Block has made significant strides in the digital payments industry, particularly through its flagship product, Square, which revolutionised point-of-sale transactions for small businesses. With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations globally, Block also encompasses Cash App and TIDAL, diversifying its offerings in peer-to-peer payments and music streaming. The company is recognised for its innovative approach to financial services, leveraging blockchain technology to enhance security and transparency. Block's commitment to empowering businesses and individuals alike has solidified its position as a key player in the fintech landscape, marked by notable achievements such as its public listing in 2015 and continuous growth in user engagement across its platforms.
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Block's score of 69 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Block's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Block, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 284,924,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 983,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,428,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 281,513,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions include major contributions from purchased goods and services (215,059,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (34,905,000 kg CO2e). Block, Inc. has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to transition to 100% renewable electricity sourcing by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Block, Inc. targets a 55% reduction per million USD gross profit by the same year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices and climate action. The data reported is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures and commitments are specific to Block, Inc. itself.
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| 2019 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 842,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,583,000 | 00,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 189,243,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Block's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Block's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 25% last year and increased by approximately 49% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 76% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Block'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.
Block has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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