Block Inc
Block's Climate Target Data Preview
As of 2024, Block has disclosed 8 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 1 absolute reduction target and 7 intensity-based target targets, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Block ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per US Dollar (USD) of Gross Profit | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 2025 |
Intensity-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per US Dollar (USD) of Gross Profit | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 2026 |
Intensity-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per US Dollar (USD) of Gross Profit | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 2027 |
Intensity-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per US Dollar (USD) of Gross Profit | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 2028 |
Intensity-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per US Dollar (USD) of Gross Profit | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 2029 |
Intensity-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per US Dollar (USD) of Gross Profit | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target | Scope 3 - Total Upstream (Cat. 1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8), Scope 3 - Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11), Scope 3 - End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per US Dollar (USD) of Value Added | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 2030 |
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Insights into Block's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways
As of 2024, Block has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint. a b
Does Block have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?
As of 2024, Block has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources. a
Block's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 46.2% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 33,295 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2019. a
Block has already surpassed its operational emissions reduction target, with 2023 levels falling below the 2030 value, achieving its climate goal ahead of schedule. a
Block's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway
Does Block have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?
As of 2024, Block has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
Block's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 55% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 144.7 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per US Dollar (USD) of Value Added in 2019. a
Block has already surpassed its value chain emissions reduction target, with 2023 levels falling below the 2030 value, achieving its climate goal ahead of schedule. a
Block's Value Chain (Scope 3) Emissions Pathway
Does Block have a target to reduce its total carbon footprint?
As of 2024, Block has set a target to reduce its total carbon footprint, specifically those from Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 sources. b
Block's most ambitious carbon footprint target is to reduce its scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions from a baseline of 0 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per US Dollar (USD) of Gross Profit in 2020, by 54.55% by 2030. b
Block has already surpassed its total carbon footprint reduction target, with 2023 levels falling below the 2030 value, achieving its climate goal ahead of schedule. b