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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Blue Origin, LLC'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
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.
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 in the years 2014 to 2019. The emissions data indicates that in 2014, the company emitted approximately 399,000 kg CO2e, which increased to about 847,000 kg CO2e in both 2015 and 2016. In 2017, emissions were significantly lower at approximately 7,076 kg CO2e, with the same figure reported for 2018 and 2019. The emissions reported do not specify the scope (Scope 1, 2, or 3), and there are no disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from the company. This lack of formal commitments suggests that while Blue Origin is aware of its carbon footprint, it has not publicly outlined specific initiatives or targets aimed at reducing its emissions. The company operates in a sector that is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability in climate commitments.
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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.
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.
