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CA
updated 6 months ago

Nu Holdings

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Nu Holdings Ltd., commonly referred to as Nu, is a pioneering financial technology company headquartered in California. Founded in 2013, Nu has rapidly established itself as a leader in the digital banking sector, primarily serving the Latin American market, with significant operations in Brazil and Mexico. The company offers a range of innovative financial products, including credit cards, personal loans, and digital banking services, all designed to enhance user experience through technology and transparency. Nu's unique approach to customer service and its commitment to financial inclusion have garnered widespread recognition, positioning it as a formidable player in the fintech industry. With a focus on simplifying financial services, Nu has achieved remarkable milestones, including millions of active users and substantial funding rounds, solidifying its reputation as a transformative force in the banking landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Nu Holdings's score of 25 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nu Holdings's reported carbon emissions

Nu Holdings, headquartered in California, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report specific reduction targets or initiatives. The absence of emissions data suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments. As of now, there are no specific climate pledges or targets reported by Nu Holdings, and no emissions data has been inherited from a parent company or related organisation. This indicates a potential opportunity for Nu Holdings to develop and communicate a comprehensive sustainability strategy in alignment with industry standards. In the context of the financial services sector, where climate impact is increasingly scrutinised, establishing clear emissions reduction targets and transparent reporting will be essential for Nu Holdings to enhance its environmental credibility and meet stakeholder expectations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nu Holdings's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), 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 Nu Holdings is in CA, 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.

Nu Holdings 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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