Fingerprints
Fingerprints, officially known as Fingerprint Cards AB, is a leading player in the biometric technology industry, headquartered in Sweden (SE). Founded in 1997, the company has established itself as a pioneer in fingerprint recognition solutions, catering to various sectors including mobile devices, payment systems, and access control. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and North America, Fingerprints has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major smartphone manufacturers. Their core offerings, such as advanced fingerprint sensors and biometric software, are distinguished by their high accuracy and security features, making them a preferred choice in the market. Recognised for its innovation, Fingerprints holds a prominent position in the biometric sector, continually pushing the boundaries of technology to enhance user experience and security.
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Fingerprints's score of 30 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Fingerprints's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Fingerprints reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,543,000 kg CO2e, comprising 613,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 6,430,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which includes 256,000 kg CO2e attributed to business travel. The previous year, 2022, saw emissions of about 480,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 122,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2021, the company recorded emissions of approximately 530,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and a significant 12,514,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, indicating a substantial reliance on upstream activities for their carbon footprint. In 2020, Fingerprints emitted around 6,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 23,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite these figures, there are currently no disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Fingerprints, which suggests a need for clearer commitments towards carbon neutrality and sustainability initiatives. The company operates within a sector that increasingly prioritises climate action, making it essential for them to establish and communicate specific reduction goals to align with industry standards.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 29,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Fingerprints is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
