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Nu Holdings

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

How does Nu Holdings'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.

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Nu Holdings's score of 25 is higher than 73% 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

In 2022, Nu Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,862,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 65,200 kg CO2e and significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, including 1,508,700 kg CO2e from business travel and 2,716,200 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. The previous year, 2021, saw total emissions of about 5,352,600 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 100 kg CO2e and notable Scope 3 emissions, particularly 1,263,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting. Despite these figures, Nu Holdings has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within a growing industry that increasingly prioritises sustainability, yet it currently lacks formal commitments to reduce its carbon footprint.

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202020212022
Scope 1
43,500
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00,000
Scope 2
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-
Scope 3
2,124,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Nu Holdings is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon 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.

Nu Holdings is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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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