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Global Payments

Global Payments Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading provider in the financial technology sector, specialising in payment processing solutions. Founded in 2000, the company has established a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, serving a diverse range of industries. With a focus on innovation, Global Payments offers a suite of core services, including merchant acquiring, payment gateway solutions, and integrated software solutions. Their unique approach combines advanced technology with customer-centric services, enabling businesses to streamline transactions and enhance customer experiences. Recognised for its robust market position, Global Payments has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its global footprint. As a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes, Global Payments continues to drive growth and transformation in the payments landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Global Payments's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Global Payments's score of 44 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Global Payments's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Global Payments reported total carbon emissions of approximately 56,312,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,602,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 50,710,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 432,173,000 kg CO2e. This includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services (170,608,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (46,885,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, Global Payments' emissions were approximately 60,032,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 3 emissions reaching about 566,954,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Overall, Global Payments is actively monitoring its emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact, but lacks defined reduction targets or pledges at this time.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
2,721,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
43,111,000
00,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Global Payments's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Global Payments is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Global Payments 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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