Global Payments
Global Payments Inc., a leading provider in the financial technology sector, is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 2000, the company has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its global footprint and service offerings. Specialising in payment processing solutions, Global Payments delivers a comprehensive suite of services, including merchant acquiring, payment gateway solutions, and fraud management. What sets them apart is their commitment to innovation and customer-centric technology, enabling businesses to streamline transactions and enhance customer experiences. With a strong market position, Global Payments is recognised for its robust infrastructure and reliability, serving millions of merchants worldwide. The company continues to lead the industry by adapting to evolving payment trends and consumer demands, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner 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
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.
Industry Benchmark
Global Payments's score of 41 is higher than 84% 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 56,020 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 and 50,710 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, amounting to a combined total of about 106,730 tonnes CO2e. The company also recorded significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling around 432,173 tonnes CO2e, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, employee commuting, and business travel. Over the years, Global Payments has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company achieved a reduction in Scope 1 emissions to about 5,180 tonnes CO2e and Scope 2 emissions to approximately 54,852 tonnes CO2e. This reflects a commitment to improving operational efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Global Payments has been actively engaging with climate-related initiatives, as evidenced by its participation in the CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project), where it received a score of "C" in 2023, indicating a moderate level of transparency and action on climate issues. However, previous years saw lower scores, highlighting the ongoing need for improvement in their climate strategies. The company has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets or reduction initiatives but continues to monitor and report its emissions, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact.
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Add to project2020 | 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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Global Payments is committed to some 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.
