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BlackLine Inc

Common Name
BlackLine
Country
United States
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Application
Employees
1,830
Ticker
BL
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
BlackLine, Inc. is a publicly traded common stock specializing in cloud-based financial accounting solutions, primarily delivered through a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. The company's primary fu...

BlackLine's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, BlackLine completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

However, BlackLine has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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a. BlackLine's Sustainability Report 2024

Insights into BlackLine's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of BlackLine amounted to 917 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

BlackLine's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are BlackLine's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of BlackLine were 17 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

What are BlackLine's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, BlackLine reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 900 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

What methodology does BlackLine use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, BlackLine reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

BlackLine's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into BlackLine's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, BlackLine reported 7,698 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2023 disclosure of BlackLine includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in , demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

BlackLine's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are BlackLine's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, BlackLine reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,698 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Insights into BlackLine’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, BlackLine reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 590 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.03 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

BlackLine's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

0.51020010,000200,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202001,0005,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)JSBPagerDutyYear: 2024Scope 1: 32 tCO2eRevenue: $M 468Scope 1 Intensity: 0.07 tCO2e/$MJJJamf HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 297 tCO2eRevenue: $M 627Scope 1 Intensity: 0.47 tCO2e/$MDiebold NixdorfYear: 2024Scope 1: 69,155 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,751Scope 1 Intensity: 18.44 tCO2e/$MServiceNowYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,884 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,982Scope 1 Intensity: 0.26 tCO2e/$MGuidewire SoftwareYear: 2024Scope 1: 26 tCO2eRevenue: $M 981Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MSmartsheetYear: 2024Scope 1: 90 tCO2eRevenue: $M 958Scope 1 Intensity: 0.09 tCO2e/$MBlackbaudYear: 2024Scope 1: 52 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,156Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MAlightYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,862 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,332Scope 1 Intensity: 1.23 tCO2e/$MDayforceYear: 2024Scope 1: 230 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,760Scope 1 Intensity: 0.13 tCO2e/$MPaycom SoftwareYear: 2024Scope 1: 558 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,883Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$MSSSPS CommerceYear: 2023Scope 1: 160 tCO2eRevenue: $M 537Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$MPaychexYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,353 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,572Scope 1 Intensity: 0.42 tCO2e/$MCadence Design SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,087 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,641Scope 1 Intensity: 0.45 tCO2e/$MLife360Year: 2021Scope 1: 0 tCO2eRevenue: $M 71Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MBrazeYear: 2024Scope 1: 216 tCO2eRevenue: $M 593Scope 1 Intensity: 0.36 tCO2e/$MnCinoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,749 tCO2eRevenue: $M 541Scope 1 Intensity: 5.08 tCO2e/$MBentley SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,604 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,353Scope 1 Intensity: 1.19 tCO2e/$MIntuitYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,288Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MRibbon CommunicationsYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,124 tCO2eRevenue: $M 826Scope 1 Intensity: 2.57 tCO2e/$MAutodeskYear: 2024Scope 1: 555 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,133Scope 1 Intensity: 0.09 tCO2e/$MWorkdayYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,752 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,447Scope 1 Intensity: 0.33 tCO2e/$MPTCYear: 2024Scope 1: 963 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,298Scope 1 Intensity: 0.42 tCO2e/$MBBBlackLineYear: 2023Scope 1: 17 tCO2eRevenue: $M 590Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$M

How does BlackLine's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, BlackLine reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.31, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does BlackLine rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, BlackLine ranked 3 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places BlackLine among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into BlackLine's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, BlackLine reported a total carbon footprint of 8,615 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.a

The largest contributor to BlackLine's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.36% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 10.45%.a

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