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Block

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Block'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.

53

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Block's score of 53 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

98%

Block's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Block, Inc. reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 22,028,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 50,331,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 30,594,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This data highlights the company's ongoing commitment to addressing its carbon footprint. Block has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Block is committed to sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, the company targets a 55% reduction per million USD of gross profit by the same year. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Block's dedication to sustainability and climate action, contributing to global efforts to mitigate climate change.

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201920222023
Scope 1
842,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
4,583,000
00,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
189,243,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Block's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Block is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Block is committed to some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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