Robinhood
Robinhood Markets, Inc., commonly known as Robinhood, is a pioneering financial services company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2013, Robinhood has transformed the investment landscape by offering commission-free trading of stocks, options, and cryptocurrencies, making investing accessible to a broader audience. With a strong presence across major operational regions in the US, Robinhood has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its mobile app that simplifies trading for novice investors. The platform's unique selling point lies in its user-friendly interface and innovative features, such as fractional shares and cash management services. As a leader in the fintech industry, Robinhood has garnered millions of users and has been instrumental in driving the trend towards zero-commission trading, solidifying its position as a key player in the modern investment ecosystem.
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Robinhood's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Robinhood reported total carbon emissions of approximately 63,584,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 232,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,629,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 63,352,000 kg CO2e. The major components of Scope 3 emissions included purchased goods and services (about 54,394,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 5,701,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, Robinhood's emissions were slightly lower, totalling around 62,935,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 629,350,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at about 62,541,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a trend of high Scope 3 emissions, which are often the most challenging to manage. Robinhood has set near-term climate commitments to achieve net-zero emissions for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by purchasing carbon removal units. Specifically, the company has committed to offsetting its direct emissions from office natural gas usage by purchasing 158 tonnes CO2e of kelp sequestration carbon removal units from Running Tide, with a timeframe from 2023 to 2025. Overall, Robinhood's emissions data reflects a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, highlighting the importance of comprehensive strategies to address indirect emissions in their climate commitments.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 157,900 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 958,400 | 0,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 106,763,700 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Robinhood is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
