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Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Sustainability Profile

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Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, commonly known as Goldman Sachs, is a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1869, the company has established a strong presence in major financial hubs, including New York, London, and Tokyo, serving clients across various sectors. With a diverse range of services, Goldman Sachs excels in investment banking, asset management, and securities trading, offering tailored solutions that leverage its extensive market expertise. The firm is renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to client success, positioning itself as a trusted advisor in the financial industry. Goldman Sachs has achieved numerous milestones, including its role in significant IPOs and mergers, solidifying its reputation as a market leader. Its unique blend of global reach and local insight continues to drive its success in an ever-evolving financial landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Goldman Sachs & Co. 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.

35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

32

Industry Benchmark

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC's score of 35 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The firm is a current subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or significant climate initiatives directly attributed to Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. However, emissions data and climate strategies may be inherited from its parent company, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., which is involved in various sustainability initiatives, including participation in the CDP and RE100 programmes. Given the absence of specific emissions figures, it is important to note that Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC's climate commitments may align with broader corporate strategies aimed at reducing carbon footprints and enhancing sustainability practices across its operations. Further details on specific targets or achievements are not currently available.

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How Carbon Intensive is Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 95% last year and decreased by approximately 98% since 2010, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Business Travel
100%

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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