Paypal
PayPal Holdings, Inc., commonly known as PayPal, is a leading player in the digital payments industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1998, the company has revolutionised online transactions, providing a secure platform for individuals and businesses to send and receive money globally. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, PayPal has established itself as a trusted name in e-commerce. The company offers a range of core services, including online payment processing, mobile payments, and peer-to-peer money transfers, distinguished by its user-friendly interface and robust security features. Notable milestones include its acquisition of Braintree and Venmo, further solidifying its market position. PayPal's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has earned it a reputation as a pioneer in the fintech sector, making it an essential tool for millions of users worldwide.
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Paypal's score of 79 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Paypal's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, PayPal reported total carbon emissions of approximately 496,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 8,800 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 485,100 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (399,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (18,000 kg CO2e). For 2023, PayPal's total emissions were about 515,100 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 3,500 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 9,800 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching 525,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute operational greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. This includes an 80% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025. PayPal's commitment extends to its supply chain, aiming for 75% of its suppliers by spend to have science-based targets by 2025. The company is on track to meet its goals, having achieved an 18% reduction in operational GHG emissions from 2023 to 2024, largely due to improvements in operational efficiency and a shift towards clean energy.
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| 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,445,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 2 | 63,188,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 20,838,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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