Green Dot
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Green Dot'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 Real Estate Services 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
Green Dot's score of 20 is lower than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Green Dot's reported carbon emissions
As of 2016, Green Dot's carbon emissions totalled approximately 16,370,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 25,317,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 41,687,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects the company's operational emissions, with no reported Scope 3 emissions. In terms of reduction initiatives, Green Dot has not established specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction strategies indicates a potential area for future improvement in their climate commitments. The emissions data is sourced directly from Green Dot Corporation, with no cascading from a parent or related organization. As the company continues to navigate its environmental impact, establishing clear reduction targets could enhance its sustainability profile and align with industry standards.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2015 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,928,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 26,301,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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.
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.
