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Blackbaud

Blackbaud, Inc., a leading provider of software and services for the non-profit sector, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1981, the company has established itself as a key player in the social good industry, offering innovative solutions that empower organisations to maximise their impact. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, Blackbaud focuses on areas such as fundraising, financial management, and donor engagement. Its core products, including Blackbaud CRM and Raiser’s Edge, are renowned for their user-friendly interfaces and robust analytics capabilities, setting them apart in a competitive market. Recognised for its commitment to social responsibility, Blackbaud has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for non-profits worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Blackbaud's score of 32 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Blackbaud's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Blackbaud reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,325,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 98% of their total emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 52,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 572,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions includes approximately 15,132,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 1,586,000 kg CO2e from business travel, and 953,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting. Over the past few years, Blackbaud has shown a trend of decreasing emissions in their Scope 1 and 2 categories, with a total of about 1,224,000 kg CO2e in 2021, down to approximately 624,000 kg CO2e in 2023. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed in their climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future focus. Overall, Blackbaud's emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of their carbon footprint, as they continue to work towards more sustainable practices.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Blackbaud's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Blackbaud is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Blackbaud 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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