Green Dot Corporation, commonly known as Green Dot, is a leading financial technology and bank holding company headquartered in Delaware. Founded in 1999, Green Dot has established itself as a pioneer in the prepaid debit card industry, offering innovative banking solutions that cater to a diverse clientele across the United States. The company’s core products include prepaid debit cards, mobile banking services, and cash management solutions, all designed to provide consumers with accessible and flexible financial options. Green Dot's unique approach combines technology with user-friendly services, making it a preferred choice for those seeking alternative banking solutions. With a strong market position, Green Dot has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major retailers and the launch of its mobile banking app. As a key player in the fintech sector, Green Dot continues to redefine the way consumers manage their finances.
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In 2021, Green Dot Corporation reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 184,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 245,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 147,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, which were entirely attributed to purchased goods and services. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint across all three scopes of emissions. Green Dot has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon emissions. Furthermore, there are no climate pledges or commitments noted in their current sustainability framework. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate action plan. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that Green Dot Corporation is independently reporting its environmental impact. As the company continues to evolve, it may consider establishing measurable targets to align with industry standards and enhance its climate commitments.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,928,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 26,301,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000,000 |
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Green Dot is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
