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.
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.
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Global Payments's score of 54 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Global Payments reported total carbon emissions of approximately 488.5 million kg CO2e, comprising 5,602,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 50,710,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 432,173,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious near-term reduction targets, aiming for an 8% decrease in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, Global Payments is committed to achieving 100% renewable power across its data centres by 2025, further enhancing its climate commitments. The emissions data is sourced directly from Global Payments Inc., with no cascaded data from parent organisations.
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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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Global Payments's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 24% last year and decreased by approximately 18% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 39% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Global Payments has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

