Nubank, officially known as Nu Pagamentos S.A., is a pioneering financial technology company headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 2013, Nubank has rapidly transformed the landscape of financial intermediation services, focusing on providing accessible and user-friendly banking solutions. The company primarily operates in Brazil, with significant expansions into Mexico and Colombia.
Nubank's core offerings include digital banking services, credit cards, and personal loans, all characterised by their no-fee structure and innovative technology. This unique approach has positioned Nubank as a leader in the fintech sector, boasting millions of customers and notable achievements, such as being one of the largest digital banks in the world. With a commitment to transparency and customer-centric solutions, Nubank continues to redefine the banking experience in Latin America.
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Industry Intensity
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Nubank's reported carbon emissions
Nubank, a financial intermediation services provider headquartered in Brazil, has reported its carbon emissions for the fiscal years 2020 through 2023. In 2023, Nubank's reported emissions totalled approximately 6.11 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions (mobile combustion, fugitive emissions, and stationary combustion) amounting to about 37,800 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions (business travel, employee commute, and purchased goods and services) totalling approximately 6.23 million kg CO2e. The company has disclosed Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions data for this year, with Scope 2 data not being available. For 2022, Nubank's total emissions were approximately 4.75 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions stood at about 73,700 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions were approximately 4.72 million kg CO2e. Scope 2 data was not available for 2022. In 2021, the company reported total emissions of approximately 2.03 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 12,400 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 2.00 million kg CO2e. As with 2023, Scope 2 data was not disclosed. In 2020, Nubank reported total emissions of approximately 4.53 million kg CO2e, which encompassed Scope 1 emissions of about 44,700 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 119,200 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 4.36 million kg CO2e. This year's reporting included all three scopes. Nubank's climate commitments are currently not detailed with specific reduction targets or initiatives. However, the organisation's emissions data is cascaded from Nu Pagamentos S.A. - Instituição De Pagamento, and its climate performance data is also inherited from this entity. Additionally, their CDP reporting is sourced from the ultimate parent company, Nu Holdings Ltd.
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