Sallie Mae
Sallie Mae, officially known as SLM Corporation, is a prominent financial services company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1972, it has established itself as a leader in the student loan industry, primarily focusing on education financing solutions. With a strong presence across the nation, Sallie Mae offers a range of products, including private student loans, college savings plans, and loan management services. What sets Sallie Mae apart is its commitment to helping students and families navigate the complexities of funding higher education. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of innovative repayment options and educational resources. As a trusted name in student finance, Sallie Mae continues to empower millions of borrowers, solidifying its position as a key player in the education financing sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Sallie Mae's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Sallie Mae's score of 11 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sallie Mae's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sallie Mae reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,134,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 157,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 977,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2022, when total emissions were about 1,273,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 162,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 1,111,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Sallie Mae has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or science-based targets indicates a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. As a financial services provider headquartered in the US, Sallie Mae's emissions profile reflects the broader industry context, where many organisations are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction strategies.
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Add to project| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 162,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,112,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Sallie Mae is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
