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.
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.
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Bridgewater Associates's score of 45 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Bridgewater Associates reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,393,915,070 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,085,119,020 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 347,496,500 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 8,947,931,660 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a reduction from 2022, when total emissions were about 15,320,717,030 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,652,081,120 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 507,878,130 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 13,159,301,620 kg CO2e. Bridgewater Associates has committed to achieving net zero emissions in its own operations by 2030, as part of a broader initiative announced by MUFG in May 2021. This commitment encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate action. The firm is actively working towards these targets, although specific reduction percentages have not been disclosed. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Bridgewater Associates is independently reporting its carbon footprint and climate commitments.
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| 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 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Bridgewater Associates has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

