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 higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Blue Origin, LLC's reported carbon emissions
As of 2019, Blue Origin, LLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,350,000 kg CO2e, primarily from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the majority of their footprint. In 2018, the company also recorded similar Scope 3 emissions of about 1,350,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 1 emissions were minimal at 8,500 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were non-existent. The emissions data from previous years shows a significant variation, with 2015 having the highest total emissions at approximately 2,634,000 kg CO2e, driven largely by Scope 3 emissions of about 2,634,000 kg CO2e. In contrast, 2016 saw a drastic reduction in Scope 1 emissions to just 5,500 kg CO2e, indicating a potential shift in operational practices. Despite these figures, Blue Origin has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within the aerospace industry, which is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact, particularly regarding carbon emissions from rocket launches. Overall, while Blue Origin has made strides in reducing certain emissions, the lack of formal commitments or targets suggests that further action may be necessary to align with industry standards for climate responsibility.
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Get Started| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 1,181,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Blue Origin, LLC is not committed to any 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.
