Gocardless
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Gocardless'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
Gocardless's score of 41 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Gocardless's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, GoCardless reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,516,920 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 150 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 22,210 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 11,344,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, GoCardless has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a significant reduction from 7,923,240 kg CO2e in 2021 and 5,459,840 kg CO2e in 2020. GoCardless has set ambitious climate targets, committing to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2035. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 92% by 2027, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, it plans to cut Scope 3 emissions by 90% per full-time employee by 2027 and 97% by 2035. GoCardless also intends to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 53% in 2019 to 100% by 2027, maintaining this commitment through 2027. These targets align with industry standards and reflect GoCardless's dedication to sustainability and climate action, positioning the company as a responsible player in the financial services sector.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 240 | 000 | 000 | 000 |
| Scope 2 | 67,400 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 12,259,360 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions 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.
Gocardless 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.
