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Synchrony

Synchrony Financial, commonly known as Synchrony, is a leading provider of consumer financial services headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2003, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, focusing primarily on retail finance, payment solutions, and consumer banking. Specialising in private label credit cards, promotional financing, and loyalty programmes, Synchrony distinguishes itself through innovative technology and strategic partnerships with major retailers. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its initial public offering in 2014, which solidified its position in the financial services industry. With a commitment to enhancing customer experiences, Synchrony has garnered recognition for its robust digital capabilities and customer-centric approach, making it a key player in the consumer finance sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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38

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Synchrony's score of 38 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Synchrony's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Synchrony reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34,501,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 126,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 17,606,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 16,769,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Synchrony's emissions have fluctuated, with a notable decrease from 2018, when total emissions were about 27,487,000 kg CO2e. The company has made efforts to manage its carbon footprint, but specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In 2022, emissions were approximately 26,997,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 223,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 17,641,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 7,339,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a complex relationship between revenue and emissions, with revenue in 2023 reported at about $7.66 billion, down from $16.01 billion in 2022. While Synchrony has not set specific science-based targets or climate pledges, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all scopes, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its climate impact.

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Industry emissions intensity

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

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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. Synchrony is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Synchrony 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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