Visa Sustainability Profile
Visa Inc., a global leader in digital payments, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Founded in 1958, Visa has transformed the financial landscape, pioneering innovations in electronic payment systems. The company primarily focuses on facilitating secure and efficient transactions through its core products, including credit, debit, and prepaid cards, as well as advanced payment solutions like Visa Direct. What sets Visa apart is its vast network, connecting millions of merchants and financial institutions worldwide, ensuring seamless payment experiences. With a strong market position, Visa consistently ranks among the top payment processors globally, recognised for its commitment to security and innovation. Notable achievements include the introduction of contactless payments and a robust fraud prevention system, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the financial services industry.
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Visa's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Visa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13510100 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 73448150 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and 514893000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (514893000 kg CO2e), business travel (46002000 kg CO2e), and employee commuting (33278000 kg CO2e). Visa has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040 across all scopes, which encompasses both direct operations and the supply chain. The company has also established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) framework, ensuring that their reduction efforts are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. In summary, Visa is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, with a clear roadmap to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, supported by specific reduction targets for both near and long-term goals.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Visa's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Visa's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 50% last year and decreased by approximately 3% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 84% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Visa'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.
Visa has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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