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PayPal, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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PayPal, Inc., a leading player in the digital payments industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates globally, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1998, PayPal has revolutionised online transactions, enabling individuals and businesses to send and receive money securely and efficiently. The company offers a range of core services, including online payment processing, mobile payments, and peer-to-peer money transfers, distinguished by their user-friendly interface and robust security features. PayPal's innovative solutions, such as One Touch and PayPal Credit, have solidified its market position, making it a preferred choice for millions of users worldwide. With a commitment to enhancing financial inclusion, PayPal continues to achieve significant milestones, maintaining its status as a trusted leader in the fintech sector.

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82

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

PayPal, Inc.'s score of 82 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

91%

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PayPal, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from PayPal Holdings, Inc.

As of the latest available data, PayPal, Inc. does not report specific carbon emissions figures, indicating a lack of detailed emissions data for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. PayPal Holdings, Inc. has made various climate commitments, although specific reduction targets or achievements for PayPal, Inc. are not detailed. The company is involved in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from its parent organisation, PayPal Holdings, Inc. This suggests a commitment to aligning with industry standards for climate action, although specific targets or metrics are not provided. Overall, while PayPal, Inc. currently lacks specific emissions data, it is part of a broader corporate family that is engaged in climate initiatives, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction in the financial technology sector.

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20172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
9,400,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
57,400,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
20,800,000
00,000,000
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00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is PayPal, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. PayPal, Inc.'s primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is PayPal, Inc.'s Location?

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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. This request for PayPal, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

PayPal, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

PayPal, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 8% last year and increased significantly since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 82% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
82%
Capital Goods
5%
Employee Commuting
4%
Business Travel
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1%

PayPal, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

PayPal, Inc. has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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