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.
Industry Average
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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.
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, with Scope 1 emissions at 5,180,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 54,852,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 566,954,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial carbon footprint primarily driven by upstream activities. Despite these figures, Global Payments has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its climate impact.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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.
