Ditchcarbon
  • Contact
  1. Organizations
  2. IBM Global Financing
Public Profile
Financial Intermediation
US
updated a month ago

IBM Global Financing Sustainability Profile

Company website

IBM Global Financing, a division of International Business Machines Corporation, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1911, IBM has evolved into a leader in the technology and finance sectors, providing innovative financing solutions tailored for IT infrastructure and services. Specialising in asset management, leasing, and financing for technology investments, IBM Global Financing distinguishes itself through its deep understanding of the IT landscape and flexible financing options. The company supports businesses in optimising their technology investments while managing cash flow effectively. With a strong market position, IBM Global Financing has achieved notable milestones, including significant partnerships and a robust portfolio of financing solutions that cater to diverse industries. Its commitment to customer-centric services and technological expertise solidifies its reputation as a trusted partner in the global financing arena.

DitchCarbon Score

How does IBM Global Financing'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.

49

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

IBM Global Financing's score of 49 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

70%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

IBM Global Financing's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from International Business Machines Corporation

IBM Global Financing, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. However, it is important to note that emissions data may be cascaded from its parent company, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), which operates at a higher corporate level. As a current subsidiary of IBM, IBM Global Financing aligns with the broader climate commitments and initiatives set forth by its parent organisation. While specific reduction targets and achievements for IBM Global Financing are not detailed, IBM has made significant strides in its sustainability efforts, including commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. IBM has engaged with various climate initiatives, including the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which provides a framework for measuring and reporting environmental impact. The company's climate strategies are designed to enhance transparency and accountability in its emissions reporting. In summary, while IBM Global Financing does not present specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is part of a larger corporate family that is actively pursuing climate commitments and sustainability initiatives through its parent company, IBM.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

2010201420152016201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
141,000,000
000,000,000
-
-
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
1,034,000,000
0,000,000,000
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is IBM Global Financing's Industry?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. IBM Global Financing's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is IBM Global Financing's Location?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 IBM Global Financing is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

IBM Global Financing's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

IBM Global Financing's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 0% last year and increased by approximately 132% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 73% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 51% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Use of Sold Products
51%
Purchased Goods and Services
24%
Business Travel
20%
Employee Commuting
3%
Upstream Leased Assets
2%

IBM Global Financing's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

IBM Global Financing has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

Compare IBM Global Financing's Emissions with Industry Peers

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Taiwan Ltd.

TW
•
Renting services of machinery and equipment without operator and of personal and household goods (71)
Updated about 2 months ago

Orix Taiwan Corporation

TW
•
Renting services of machinery and equipment without operator and of personal and household goods (71)
Updated 1 day ago

FCB Leasing Co., Ltd.

TW
•
Real estate services (70)
Updated 20 days ago

Co-operative Asset Management Co., Ltd.

TW
•
Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65)
Updated 16 days ago

CDC Finance & Leasing Corp.

TW
•
Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65)
Updated 17 days ago

Far Trust International Finance Co., Ltd

TW
Updated 11 days ago

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v251030.3
[email protected]+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
UL Solutions verification badge
CDP logo
Gartner Cool Vendor 2025 badge
ProductPortalScope 3 Tool FunctionalityDataIntegrationsPricing
CustomersHaleonGrant ThorntonHikmaRead all stories
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesCalculation MethodologyDocumentationBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust CentreChangelog
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy