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Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation
US
updated 8 months ago

Higher One Holdings, Inc.

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Higher One Holdings, Inc., commonly referred to as Higher One, is a prominent financial services company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself within the higher education sector, providing innovative financial solutions tailored for students and educational institutions. With a focus on payment processing, student refunds, and financial literacy tools, Higher One's unique offerings streamline financial transactions for colleges and universities across the nation. The company has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with numerous educational institutions, enhancing its market position as a leader in the student financial services industry. Higher One's commitment to improving the financial experience for students and institutions alike has solidified its reputation as a trusted provider in the sector, making it a key player in the evolving landscape of educational finance.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Higher One Holdings, Inc.'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.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Higher One Holdings, Inc.'s score of 23 is lower than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Higher One Holdings, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Astra Acquisition Corp.

Higher One Holdings, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. Furthermore, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges associated with the company. As a current subsidiary, Higher One Holdings, Inc. may inherit climate-related data and commitments from its parent organisation; however, no specific details regarding such cascaded data or initiatives have been provided. This lack of information suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing its climate strategy or reporting framework. In the broader context of the industry, many organisations are increasingly adopting science-based targets and committing to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. However, without specific data or commitments from Higher One Holdings, Inc., it is challenging to assess its position within this evolving landscape.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Higher One Holdings, Inc.'s primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Higher One Holdings, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Higher One Holdings, Inc. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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