Capital One
Capital One Financial Corporation, commonly known as Capital One, is a leading financial services company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1994, it has established itself as a prominent player in the banking industry, particularly in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings accounts. With a strong presence across major operational regions, including the East Coast and West Coast, Capital One has consistently innovated its offerings. The company is renowned for its user-friendly digital banking solutions and competitive credit card rewards programmes, which set it apart in a crowded marketplace. Notable achievements include being one of the largest credit card issuers in the US, reflecting its robust market position. Capital One continues to focus on technology-driven financial services, making banking more accessible and efficient for millions of customers.
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Capital One's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Capital One reported total carbon emissions of approximately 529,354,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 8,610,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,585,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 518,159,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. In 2022, Capital One's total emissions were about 688,828,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 7,296,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at around 1,914,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were reported at approximately 679,618,000 kg CO2e. The company has committed to achieving carbon neutrality for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, alongside a broader goal to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions. This commitment aligns with its previous achievements, including a 100% neutralisation of its Scope 2 emissions through renewable energy credits (RECs) from its 2017 base year. Capital One's emissions data is sourced from its parent company, Capital One Financial Corporation, and reflects a comprehensive approach to sustainability, including adherence to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines. The company is actively working towards its reduction targets, which are crucial for mitigating climate change impacts.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 188,365,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 25,992,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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