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. This figure includes 232,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct operations, and 1,629,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to energy consumption. The majority of their emissions, about 63,352,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, encompassing indirect emissions from the supply chain and other activities, such as purchased goods and services (54,394,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (5,701,000 kg CO2e). In comparison, Robinhood's emissions for 2023 were approximately 62,541,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 63,935,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 62,541,000 kg CO2e. The 2022 data shows total emissions of about 72,585,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 421,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at 72,164,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a slight reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2024. Robinhood has set near-term climate commitments to achieve net-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by purchasing 158 tCO2e of kelp sequestration carbon removal units from Running Tide, aimed at offsetting their direct emissions from office natural gas usage. This initiative is part of their broader strategy to address their carbon footprint and enhance sustainability practices. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all figures are reported directly by Robinhood Markets, Inc.
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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.
