Elavon, a leading global payment processing provider, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2000, Elavon has established itself as a key player in the financial technology industry, offering a comprehensive suite of payment solutions tailored for businesses of all sizes. The company’s core services include credit and debit card processing, mobile payments, and e-commerce solutions, distinguished by their robust security features and user-friendly interfaces. Elavon is renowned for its commitment to innovation, having achieved significant milestones such as the integration of advanced fraud protection technologies. With a strong market position, Elavon serves millions of merchants worldwide, consistently recognised for its exceptional customer service and reliability in payment processing. This dedication to excellence has solidified Elavon’s reputation as a trusted partner in the evolving landscape of digital transactions.
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Elavon's score of 31 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Elavon, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is a current subsidiary of Elavon, Inc., and its climate commitments and reduction initiatives are influenced by its parent organisation, U.S. Bancorp. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges from Elavon, it is important to note that emissions data and sustainability initiatives may be cascaded from U.S. Bancorp, which operates at a higher corporate level. This relationship suggests that Elavon may align its climate strategies with those of U.S. Bancorp, which has established various sustainability goals. As of now, Elavon has not disclosed any specific targets or achievements related to carbon emissions reduction. The lack of data highlights the need for further transparency in their environmental impact and commitments.
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| 2014 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 60,412,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 354,799,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 114,415,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
Elavon's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 67% last year and increased by approximately 21% since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 76% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 41% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Elavon 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.