American Express
American Express Company, commonly known as Amex, is a leading player in the financial services industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1850, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a premier provider of charge cards, credit cards, and travel-related services. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, American Express is renowned for its unique rewards programmes and exceptional customer service. The company’s core offerings include personal and business credit cards, travel services, and merchant solutions, all designed to enhance customer experiences. American Express has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the first companies to introduce a traveler's cheque. Its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has solidified its position as a trusted brand in the financial sector, making it a preferred choice for millions worldwide.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
American Express's score of 53 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
American Express's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, American Express reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,580,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 17,754,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 3,976,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Additionally, the company recorded 850,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, primarily from business travel (570,000 kg CO2e) and waste generated in operations (280,000 kg CO2e). American Express has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2035 in alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2033 from a 2019 baseline, and to cut Scope 3 emissions by 35% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These commitments reflect American Express's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the financial services sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 24,363,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,153,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 53,398,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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American Express is committed to some 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.
