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StoneCo Ltd

StoneCo Ltd., a prominent player in the financial technology sector, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Brazil. Founded in 2012, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in providing integrated payment solutions and financial services tailored for merchants of all sizes. StoneCo's core offerings include point-of-sale systems, payment processing, and software solutions that enhance the customer experience. What sets StoneCo apart is its commitment to innovation and customer-centric services, which have garnered significant market share in the competitive fintech landscape. With a strong focus on empowering businesses through technology, StoneCo has achieved notable milestones, including a successful IPO in 2018. The company continues to solidify its position as a trusted partner for merchants, driving growth and efficiency in the evolving digital economy.

DitchCarbon Score

How does StoneCo Ltd'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.

33

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

StoneCo Ltd's score of 33 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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StoneCo Ltd's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, StoneCo Ltd reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,366,040 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. The breakdown includes about 8,766,560 kg CO2e from Scope 1, primarily from mobile combustion, and approximately 250,250 kg CO2e from Scope 2, related to electricity consumption. Scope 3 emissions were significant, totalling around 11,366,040 kg CO2e, with major contributions from employee commuting (about 6,453,790 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 3,084,580 kg CO2e). In 2022, the company had reported total emissions of about 4,886,470 kg CO2e in Scope 3, indicating a substantial increase in emissions year-on-year. Despite this rise, StoneCo Ltd has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. The company continues to operate within the global context of increasing corporate responsibility towards climate change, yet lacks defined strategies for emissions reduction.

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20222023
Scope 1
7,522,210
0,000,000
Scope 2
146,500
000,000
Scope 3
4,886,470
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. StoneCo Ltd'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. StoneCo Ltd is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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StoneCo Ltd 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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