BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, reports operational emissions comprehensively but excludes financed emissions—its material impact lever—from reduction targets. Operational emissions rose 39% since 2018. The firm exited net-zero commitments in 2025, faces greenwashing complaints, and dramatically cut climate stewardship voting. Scale without substance.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Transparency & Accountability (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Targets & Commitments and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (2/10, 2/10).
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Among the 29 major financial services / banking brands we've scored, BlackRock is tied =13th of 29, with 1 other.
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BlackRock is a New York-based asset management firm founded in 1988, managing $11.6 trillion in assets. It operates globally across passive and active investing, risk analytics, and technology platforms. As the world's largest asset manager, its portfolio holdings shape corporate climate and environmental outcomes more than its own operations.
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