Afterpay Limited Sustainability Profile
Afterpay Limited, commonly referred to as Afterpay, is a leading player in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) industry, headquartered in Australia. Founded in 2014, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major markets, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Afterpay's innovative platform allows consumers to make purchases and pay for them in instalments, enhancing financial flexibility while promoting responsible spending. With a focus on seamless integration for retailers, Afterpay has established itself as a preferred payment option for both consumers and merchants. The company's unique approach to BNPL has garnered significant attention, positioning it as a market leader with millions of active users globally. Notable achievements include partnerships with major retailers and a commitment to enhancing the shopping experience through technology-driven solutions.
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How does Afterpay Limited'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.
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Industry Benchmark
Afterpay Limited's score of 57 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Afterpay Limited, headquartered in Australia, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Block, Inc., which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As a part of this corporate family, Afterpay's climate initiatives and targets are aligned with those set by Block, Inc. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific emissions figures for Afterpay, the overarching commitments from Block, Inc. may include industry-standard climate initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These initiatives aim to drive significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. As of now, Afterpay has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or climate pledges. The absence of detailed emissions data and reduction initiatives highlights the need for further transparency in their environmental impact and sustainability efforts.
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| 2019 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 842,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,583,000 | 00,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 189,243,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Afterpay Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Afterpay Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 25% last year and increased by approximately 49% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 76% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Afterpay Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Afterpay Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
