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Discover Financial Services

Financial IntermediationUnited StatesNYSE: DFS
Last verified 17 days agodiscover.com

Discover Financial Services, commonly referred to as Discover, is a leading financial services company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1985, Discover has established itself as a key player in the credit card and payment services industry, offering a range of innovative financial products. The company operates primarily in the US, with a growing presence in various international markets.

Discover is renowned for its unique cashback rewards programme and no annual fee credit cards, setting it apart from competitors. With a commitment to customer service and financial education, Discover has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the first companies to offer a cash rewards credit card. Today, Discover continues to strengthen its market position, recognised for its reliability and customer-centric approach in the financial sector.

53
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+18 vs industry average

Discover Financial Services’s score of 53 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Intensity

Very Low

Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries

Industry performance

0.062
20192025

The Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019

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Reported emissions

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Discover Financial Services's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Discover Financial Services reported total emissions of approximately 34,850,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,680,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 33,005,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, the company has set an ambitious target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from a 2017 baseline by the year 2030. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to climate action, aligning with industry standards for emissions reduction. The emissions data for 2022 indicated a total of approximately 36,668,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,275,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 35,918,000 kg CO2e. This shows a slight decrease in total emissions from the previous year, indicating progress towards their reduction goals. Discover Financial Services' climate commitments are further supported by initiatives cascaded from its corporate family, particularly from Capital One Financial Corporation, which also influences their sustainability strategies. However, there is currently no reported data for Scope 3 emissions, which often represent a significant portion of a company's overall carbon footprint. Overall, Discover Financial Services is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility within the financial services sector.

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Discover Financial Services’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

2 goals

2030

50% reduction in Scope 1

Reduce our Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% from the 2017 baseline by 2030

Insufficient data50%

2030

62% reduction in total GHG

Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.

At risk48%

2040

50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity

Across purchased goods and services and logistics.

Behind target22%

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Scope 3 top emissions categories

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Climate initiatives

SCIENCE BASED TARGETS

Science Based Targets Initiative

Inherited from Capital One Financial Corporation
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CDP

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THE CLIMATE PLEDGE

The Climate Pledge

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United Nations Global Compact

UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative

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RE 100

RE 100

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Climate Action 100+

Climate Action 100

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Emissions comparison with industry peers

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Discover Financial Services logoDiscover Financial Services
USFinancial Intermediation
17 days ago
53
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USFinancial Intermediation
2 days ago
100
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American Express logoAmerican Express
USFinancial Intermediation
7 days ago
83
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Nationwide Building Society logoNationwide Building Society
GBFinancial Intermediation
25 days ago
80
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Mastercard logoMastercard
USFinancial Intermediation
9 days ago
79
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Barclays PLC logoBarclays PLC
GBCommercial Banking
1 day ago
77
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Blackrock logoBlackrock
USFinancial Intermediation
1 day ago
56
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Discover Financial Services’s sustainability data and climate commitments

In 2023, Discover Financial Services reported total emissions of approximately 34.9 million kg CO₂e. This includes around 1.7 million kg CO₂e from Scope 1 and about 33 million kg CO₂e from Scope 2 emissions. The company is actively working towards reducing its emissions, with a target of roughly 50% reduction from a 2017 baseline by around 2030. This commitment highlights their proactive stance on climate action within the financial services sector.

Data year: 2023

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