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Plaid Inc.

Plaid Inc., a leading financial technology company headquartered in the United States, has been at the forefront of the fintech revolution since its founding in 2013. With a strong presence across North America and Europe, Plaid connects applications to users' bank accounts, enabling seamless financial transactions and data sharing. The company’s core offerings include API solutions that facilitate secure access to financial data, empowering developers to create innovative financial applications. Plaid's unique approach to data aggregation and user authentication has positioned it as a trusted partner for numerous fintech startups and established financial institutions alike. Recognised for its significant contributions to the industry, Plaid has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with major players in the banking sector, solidifying its market position as a pioneer in financial connectivity.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Plaid Inc.'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.

25

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

Plaid Inc.'s score of 25 is lower than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Plaid Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Plaid Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from the company. This lack of data suggests that Plaid Inc. may not have established formal commitments to reduce its carbon footprint or may not publicly disclose such information. In the context of the industry, many companies are increasingly adopting science-based targets and sustainability initiatives to address climate change. However, without specific emissions data or commitments, it is challenging to assess Plaid Inc.'s position relative to its peers in the tech sector. As the company continues to evolve, it may consider implementing measurable climate strategies to align with industry standards and expectations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Plaid Inc.'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 Plaid Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Plaid Inc. 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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