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Paypoint Sustainability Profile

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PayPoint plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading provider in the payment processing and retail services industry. Founded in 1996, the company has established a strong presence across the UK and Ireland, offering innovative solutions that cater to both consumers and businesses. PayPoint is renowned for its core services, including bill payment, mobile top-ups, and retail network solutions, which uniquely combine convenience and accessibility. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its network to over 28,000 locations, making it a trusted partner for various sectors. With a robust market position, PayPoint continues to enhance its offerings, ensuring seamless transactions and exceptional customer experiences. Its commitment to innovation and reliability has solidified its reputation as a key player in the payment services landscape.

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57

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Paypoint's score of 57 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Paypoint's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, PayPoint reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,570,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 67,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 13,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 12,770,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a significant portion of their overall emissions, with Scope 3 emissions being the largest contributor. PayPoint has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions in its operations by 2030. The company projects a 32.5% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, starting from 2022 levels. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to climate action, focusing on improving operational efficiencies and reducing overall carbon intensity across all scopes. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of about 6,957,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, with Scope 1 emissions at 101,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 71,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of approximately 9,104,000 kg CO2e, indicating a need for continued focus on emission reduction strategies. PayPoint's emissions data is sourced directly from PayPoint plc, ensuring transparency and accountability in their climate reporting. The company is committed to enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with global climate goals.

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20172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
373,000
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000,000
000,000
00,000
000,000
000,000
00,000
Scope 2
1,120,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
00,000
00,000
Scope 3
680,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Paypoint's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Paypoint'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 Paypoint is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Paypoint'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.

Paypoint has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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
Reduction Actions

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