Blue Origin, LLC
Blue Origin, LLC, an American aerospace manufacturer and sub-orbital spaceflight services company, is headquartered in Kent, Washington. Founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin has made significant strides in the space industry, focusing on developing technologies to enable private human access to space. The company is renowned for its New Shepard rocket, designed for suborbital flight, and the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle, which aims to provide reliable access to space. Blue Origin's unique approach to reusability sets it apart, significantly reducing the cost of space travel. With a commitment to advancing space exploration, Blue Origin has achieved notable milestones, including successful crewed flights and partnerships with NASA. As a key player in the aerospace sector, Blue Origin continues to push the boundaries of innovation and accessibility in space travel.
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Blue Origin, LLC's score of 18 is lower than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Blue Origin, LLC's reported carbon emissions
As of the latest available data, Blue Origin, LLC, headquartered in the US, reported carbon emissions from its operations primarily related to permitted and licensed launches. In 2019, the company emitted approximately 7,076.043 tonnes CO2e, consistent with emissions reported in previous years, including 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015, where emissions were also around 7,076.043 tonnes CO2e and 847,000 tonnes CO2e in 2015 and 2016, respectively. The emissions data for 2014 indicates a higher figure of approximately 399,000 tonnes CO2e. Currently, Blue Origin has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate commitments or science-based targets suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. As the aerospace industry increasingly focuses on sustainability, Blue Origin's future commitments will be crucial in aligning with global climate goals.
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Blue Origin, LLC 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.
