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Global Payments Inc., commonly referred to as Global Payments, is a leading provider of services auxiliary to financial intermediation, headquartered in the United States. Established in 2000, the company has grown to serve a broad global footprint, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Specialising in payment technology and processing solutions, Global Payments offers a diverse range of products including merchant acquiring, payment processing, and point-of-sale solutions. Its innovative approach and reliable service have positioned it as a key player within the financial services auxiliary industry, supporting businesses of all sizes in streamlining their payment operations. Recognised for its market leadership and strategic acquisitions, Global Payments continues to expand its influence in the evolving payments landscape.
+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.
Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Global Payments reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 467 million kg CO2e in 2024. This includes about 7.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 41.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based) emissions, and roughly 417.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2023, Global Payments' total emissions were approximately 488.5 million kg CO2e, comprising around 5.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 50.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and roughly 432.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Comparing 2024 to 2023, Global Payments' total emissions decreased by about 21.5 million kg CO2e.
Global Payments is committed to absolute emission reductions. For 2023, the company aimed to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 8% and Scope 2 emissions by 8% from 2022 levels. Additionally, Global Payments' data centre partner, QTS, has committed to achieving 100% renewable power across its data centres by 2025 for Scope 2 emissions.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
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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