Green Dot
Green Dot Corporation, commonly known as Green Dot, is a leading financial technology and bank holding company headquartered in Delaware. Founded in 1999, Green Dot has established itself as a pioneer in the prepaid debit card industry, offering innovative banking solutions that cater to a diverse clientele across the United States. The company’s core products include prepaid debit cards, mobile banking services, and cash management solutions, all designed to provide consumers with accessible and flexible financial options. Green Dot's unique approach combines technology with user-friendly services, making it a preferred choice for those seeking alternative banking solutions. With a strong market position, Green Dot has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major retailers and the launch of its mobile banking app. As a key player in the fintech sector, Green Dot continues to redefine the way consumers manage their finances.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Green Dot's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Green Dot's score of 23 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Green Dot's reported carbon emissions
In 2016, Green Dot reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,370,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 25,317,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, amounting to a combined total of about 41,687,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a reduction from 2015, where emissions were approximately 19,280,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 26,301,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 45,581,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, Green Dot has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on its operational emissions, primarily from energy use and direct emissions, but lacks detailed information on broader climate commitments or initiatives aimed at reducing Scope 3 emissions. Green Dot's headquarters in Germany (DE) positions it within a region increasingly focused on sustainability and climate action, yet further transparency regarding its long-term climate strategy would enhance its commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
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Get Started| 2015 | 2016 | |
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| Scope 1 | 1,928,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 26,301,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Green Dot is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
