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 59% 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
In 2019, Blue Origin, LLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,350,000 kg CO2e, all of which were classified under Scope 3 emissions, indicating indirect emissions from the company's value chain. The company has not disclosed any Scope 1 or Scope 2 emissions for this year, which suggests a focus on upstream activities. Looking at previous years, Blue Origin's emissions have varied significantly. In 2018, the company also reported about 1,350,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, while in 2017, emissions were slightly lower at approximately 1,352,000 kg CO2e. The data from 2016 shows a notable reduction in Scope 3 emissions to about 1,752,000 kg CO2e, alongside minimal Scope 1 emissions of 5,500 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Blue Origin has not established any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction strategies or pledges indicates a potential area for improvement in their sustainability efforts. As the aerospace industry increasingly prioritises climate action, Blue Origin's future commitments will be crucial in aligning with global climate goals.
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| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
