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AFFIRM

Affirm, Inc., a leading player in the financial technology sector, is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily across North America. Founded in 2012, Affirm has revolutionised the way consumers approach financing by offering transparent, flexible payment solutions. The company is renowned for its buy now, pay later (BNPL) services, which allow customers to make purchases and pay for them over time without hidden fees. With a commitment to enhancing the shopping experience, Affirm partners with a wide range of retailers, providing unique financing options that cater to diverse consumer needs. Notable achievements include significant partnerships and a growing user base, positioning Affirm as a trusted name in the BNPL market. As the industry continues to evolve, Affirm remains at the forefront, driving innovation and customer satisfaction.

DitchCarbon Score

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34

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.

3

Industry Benchmark

AFFIRM's score of 34 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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AFFIRM's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, AFFIRM reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,924,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 5,766,000 kg CO2e. This included emissions from business travel (2,242,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (2,768,000 kg CO2e), and the use of sold products (228,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions were reported at approximately 158,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, AFFIRM's emissions totalled about 4,046,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3,683,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 363,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2021, saw total emissions of about 3,645,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3,341,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 304,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, AFFIRM has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a potential area for future development in their climate strategy. The company operates within a growing industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon footprint reduction.

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Scope 1
3,341,000
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Scope 2
304,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. AFFIRM'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. AFFIRM is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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AFFIRM 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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