GoCardless, a leading payment solutions provider, is headquartered in the United Kingdom and operates across Europe, North America, and Australia. Founded in 2011, the company has revolutionised the direct debit landscape, enabling businesses to collect recurring payments seamlessly.
Specialising in online payments, GoCardless offers a unique platform that simplifies the payment process for both merchants and customers. Its core services include direct debit solutions that are designed to reduce transaction costs and improve cash flow management.
With a strong market position, GoCardless has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major financial institutions and integration with popular accounting software. This commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has solidified its reputation as a trusted choice for businesses seeking efficient payment solutions.
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Industry Intensity
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
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Gocardless's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, GoCardless reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,516,920 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 150 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 44,580 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions of about 11,402,130 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2035. GoCardless has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 92% by 2027, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, it aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions by 90% per full-time employee by 2027 and to source 100% renewable electricity by 2027, up from 53% in 2019. Long-term, the company plans to further reduce Scope 3 emissions by 97% per full-time employee by 2035. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect GoCardless's commitment to addressing climate change effectively. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from GoCardless Ltd., with no cascading from a parent organization.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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