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 8,610,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,585,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 518,159,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which account for about 429,310,000 kg CO2e. Capital One has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 direct emissions by 50% from a 2019 baseline by 2030. This target reflects the company's focus on addressing emissions primarily from natural gas use and refrigerant leakage. Additionally, the company has achieved carbon neutrality for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions (market-based) as of 2019, having neutralised the majority of its emissions through renewable energy credits. Furthermore, Capital One is committed to achieving carbon neutrality across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2025. This commitment aligns with its broader sustainability goals and reflects its proactive approach to climate action. The company’s emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from its parent organization, Capital One Financial Corporation, ensuring consistency and transparency in its environmental reporting.
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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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