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.
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In 2023, AFFIRM reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,924,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of these emissions includes about 158,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and a significant 5,766,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Within Scope 3, notable contributors were business travel at approximately 2,242,000 kg CO2e and employee commute at about 2,768,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, AFFIRM's total emissions were around 4,046,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3,683,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 363,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the total emissions were about 3,645,000 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 3,341,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 304,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite the increase in total emissions from 2021 to 2023, there are currently no disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from AFFIRM. The company has not set specific science-based targets for emissions reduction, indicating a potential area for future commitment in climate action.
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2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 3,341,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
Scope 2 | 304,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 |
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AFFIRM 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.