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updated a month ago

Amazon Payments, Inc.

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Amazon Payments, Inc., a subsidiary of the global e-commerce giant Amazon, is headquartered in the United States. Established in 2007, the company has rapidly evolved within the financial technology sector, focusing on online payment processing and digital wallet services. Amazon Payments offers a range of core products, including Amazon Pay, which allows customers to use their Amazon account for transactions on third-party websites. This unique integration enhances user convenience and security, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations in Europe and Asia, Amazon Payments has positioned itself as a leader in the digital payment industry. Its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions has garnered significant recognition, making it a trusted choice for both consumers and merchants alike.

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How does Amazon Payments, 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.

85

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Amazon Payments, Inc.'s score of 85 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Amazon Payments, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Amazon.com, Inc.

Amazon Payments, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., and therefore, any climate commitments or emissions data would be inherited from its parent organisation. Amazon.com, Inc. has made significant climate commitments, including participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These initiatives aim to set ambitious reduction targets to mitigate climate impact. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Amazon Payments, Inc. have not been disclosed. As part of its broader corporate family, Amazon Payments, Inc. aligns with Amazon.com, Inc.'s climate pledge, which focuses on reaching net-zero carbon by 2040. This commitment reflects a growing trend in the industry towards sustainability and accountability in carbon emissions. In summary, while specific emissions data for Amazon Payments, Inc. is not available, the company is committed to the climate initiatives set forth by its parent organisation, Amazon.com, Inc., which includes ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
4,980,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
4,710,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
48,600,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Amazon Payments, Inc.'s primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Amazon Payments, 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.

Amazon Payments, 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
Reduction Actions

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