Nubank, officially known as Nu Pagamentos S.A., is a leading financial technology company headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 2013, Nubank has rapidly transformed the banking landscape in Latin America, primarily operating in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. The company is renowned for its innovative digital banking solutions, including credit cards, personal loans, and payment services, all designed to provide a seamless user experience. Nubank's core offerings stand out due to their transparency, low fees, and user-friendly mobile app, which empowers customers to manage their finances effortlessly. As a pioneer in the neobank sector, Nubank has achieved significant milestones, including millions of active customers and recognition as one of the most valuable fintech companies in the world. With its commitment to financial inclusion and customer-centric approach, Nubank continues to reshape the future of banking in the region.
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In 2022, Nubank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,862,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 67,300 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 92,400 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 12,702,300 kg CO2e. This data reflects a significant increase from 2021, when total emissions were approximately 5,352,600 kg CO2e. Nubank's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Nu Holdings Ltd., and the organization operates as a current subsidiary of Nu Pagamentos S.A. - Instituição De Pagamento. However, there are currently no disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. The company has not provided specific emissions data for 2023, nor has it disclosed any initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint. As such, Nubank's climate commitments remain unclear, and further information would be necessary to assess its long-term sustainability strategies.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 44,700 | 0,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 2 | 119,200 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 3 | 4,362,800 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Nubank 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.