PayPal Holdings, Inc., commonly known as PayPal, is a leading player in the financial intermediation services sector, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1998, the company has revolutionised online payments, enabling individuals and businesses to transact securely across the globe. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, PayPal offers a range of core services, including digital wallets, payment processing, and merchant services, distinguished by their user-friendly interface and robust security features.
Over the years, PayPal has achieved significant milestones, such as the acquisition of Braintree and Venmo, further solidifying its market position. As a pioneer in the fintech industry, PayPal continues to innovate, providing seamless payment solutions that cater to millions of users worldwide, making it a trusted name in online financial transactions.
+43 vs industry average
Paypal’s score of 78 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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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 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Paypal's reported carbon emissions
PayPal's climate commitments focus on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its operations. For fiscal year 2025, PayPal has reported total emissions of approximately 9.1 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 market-based emissions and approximately 21 million kg CO2e for Scope 3 business travel. For fiscal year 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 478.1 million kg CO2e, comprising approximately 2.1 million kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions and approximately 8.8 million kg CO2e of Scope 2 market-based emissions. Scope 3 emissions for FY24 were around 467 million kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor at approximately 399 million kg CO2e. In fiscal year 2023, total emissions stood at approximately 515.1 million kg CO2e, including about 3.5 million kg CO2e of Scope 1 and approximately 9.8 million kg CO2e of Scope 2 market-based emissions. PayPal has set ambitious reduction targets. The company aims to reduce absolute operational GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 25% by 2025, using a 2019 base year. Furthermore, PayPal has committed to reducing its Scope 2 emissions by 50% from a 2019 baseline by 2025. More significantly, PayPal aims for an 85% reduction in absolute operational (Scope 1 and 2) GHG emissions by 2030, against a 2019 baseline, consistent with the GHG Protocol Market-Based Method. In alignment with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), PayPal has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 25% by 2025 from a 2019 base year. They also aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by 25% over the same timeframe and ensure 75% of their suppliers by spend for purchased goods and services, capital goods, business travel, and upstream transportation and distribution will have science-based targets by 2025.
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Paypal’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2030
85% reduction in all scopes
Reduce absolute operational (Scope 1 and 2) GHG emissions by 85% by 2030 (from a 2019 base year) (consistent with GHG Protocol MBM)
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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