Bridgewater Associates
Bridgewater Associates, founded in 1975, is a leading global investment management firm headquartered in the United States. Renowned for its innovative approach to investment strategies, Bridgewater operates primarily in the hedge fund industry, with significant influence in macroeconomic investing and risk parity strategies. The firm is distinguished by its unique culture of radical transparency and its proprietary research methodologies, which underpin its core products, including the flagship Pure Alpha and All Weather funds. With a strong market position, Bridgewater has consistently been recognised for its performance and thought leadership, managing assets for a diverse clientele that includes pension funds, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds. With operational regions spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, Bridgewater Associates continues to shape the investment landscape through its commitment to data-driven decision-making and innovative financial solutions.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Bridgewater Associates'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
Bridgewater Associates's score of 19 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Bridgewater Associates's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Bridgewater Associates reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,393,915,070 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,085,119,020 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 347,496,500 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to around 8,947,931,660 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the firm’s total emissions were about 15,320,717,030 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,652,081,120 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 507,878,130 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 13,159,301,620 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable reduction in total emissions of approximately 4,926,801,960 kg CO2e from 2022 to 2023. Despite these figures, Bridgewater Associates has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the investment management sector.
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Add to project| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,652,081,120 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 507,878,130 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 13,159,301,620 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Bridgewater Associates 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.
