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Plaid Inc.

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Plaid Inc., a leading financial technology company headquartered in the United States, has been at the forefront of the fintech revolution since its founding in 2013. With a strong presence across North America and Europe, Plaid connects applications to users' bank accounts, enabling seamless financial transactions and data sharing. The company’s core offerings include API solutions that facilitate secure access to financial data, empowering developers to create innovative financial applications. Plaid's unique approach to data aggregation and user authentication has positioned it as a trusted partner for numerous fintech startups and established financial institutions alike. Recognised for its significant contributions to the industry, Plaid has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with major players in the banking sector, solidifying its market position as a pioneer in financial connectivity.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Plaid Inc.'s score of 27 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Plaid Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Plaid Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 81,646,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 81,646,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 4,086,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a significant increase from 2021, when emissions were about 65,972,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 65,972,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 117,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, the company recorded about 61,018,000 kg CO2e in total emissions, all attributed to Scope 1. Plaid Inc. has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. All emissions data is sourced directly from Plaid Inc. and has not been cascaded from any parent or related organisation.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Plaid Inc.'s primary industry is Computer and related services (72), 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. This request for Plaid Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Plaid Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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