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Nubank

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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16

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Nubank's score of 16 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nubank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nubank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,211,900 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 4,200 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 207,300 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and the majority, about 10,000,400 kg CO2e, from Scope 3. This represents a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were approximately 12,862,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Nubank's emissions included 2,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 92,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and around 9,601,400 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The trend indicates a growing carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which encompass business travel, employee commuting, and purchased goods and services. Nubank has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, the company is aware of its environmental impact and is likely to explore strategies to mitigate its carbon emissions in the future. As the financial services industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, Nubank's ongoing assessment of its carbon footprint will be crucial in aligning with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
44,700
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Scope 2
119,200
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000,000
Scope 3
4,362,800
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0,000,000
00,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nubank'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.

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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. Nubank is headquartered in BR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nubank 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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