Global Payments
Global Payments Inc., a leading provider in the financial intermediation services sector, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2000, the company has established a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, offering a diverse range of payment solutions tailored to businesses of all sizes.
Specialising in electronic payment processing, Global Payments stands out with its innovative technology and commitment to security. The company provides services such as merchant acquiring, payment gateway solutions, and fraud management, ensuring seamless transactions for its clients. With a focus on enhancing customer experience, Global Payments has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position.
Recognised for its robust infrastructure and customer-centric approach, Global Payments continues to lead the industry, making it a trusted partner for businesses navigating the complexities of modern payment systems.
+14 vs industry average
Global Payments’s score of 51 is higher than 67% 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
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Global Payments's reported carbon emissions
Global Payments, headquartered in the US and operating in financial intermediation services (except insurance and pension funding), reported a total of approximately 504.8 billion kg CO2e across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 in 2024. This figure comprises approximately 7.8 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 41.7 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 417.4 million kg CO2e for Scope 3.
In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 490.5 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 5.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 50.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 432.2 million kg CO2e.
For Scope 3 emissions in 2024, the largest contributors were purchased goods and services at approximately 133.8 million kg CO2e, followed by capital goods at about 65.4 million kg CO2e, and upstream transportation and distribution at nearly 49.6 million kg CO2e. In 2023, purchased goods and services accounted for the largest portion of Scope 3 emissions at approximately 170.6 million kg CO2e, with capital goods at about 76.7 million kg CO2e.
Global Payments has implemented reduction targets, including an 8% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 2022 to 2023. Similarly, a commitment was made to reduce Scope 2 emissions by 8% over the same period. Additionally, QTS has committed to achieving 100% renewable power across its data centres by 2025.
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Global Payments’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2025
QTS has committed to achieving 100% renewable power across i…
QTS has committed to achieving 100% renewable power across its data centers by 2025.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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