Visa Inc., a global leader in financial intermediation services, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1958, Visa has established itself as a cornerstone of the payments industry, facilitating secure and efficient transactions worldwide.
The company offers a range of core products and services, including credit, debit, and prepaid card solutions, as well as innovative digital payment technologies. Visa's unique approach to security and fraud prevention sets it apart in the competitive landscape. With a market position as one of the largest payment networks globally, Visa continues to achieve significant milestones, including advancements in contactless payment solutions and partnerships with fintech innovators.
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Visa’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Visa's reported carbon emissions
Visa, a financial intermediation services company based in the US, has demonstrated a commitment to climate action through comprehensive emissions reporting and ambitious reduction targets.
Emissions Data:
- 2025: Total reported emissions were approximately 685.3 million kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of approximately 12.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of about 369,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 611.3 million kg CO2e. The largest contributor to Scope 3 emissions was purchased goods and services, accounting for around 521.1 million kg CO2e.
- 2024: Total emissions were approximately 690.2 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 13.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 25,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 613.2 million kg CO2e.
- 2023: Total emissions amounted to approximately 592.8 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 15.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) was approximately 832,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled roughly 575 million kg CO2e.
- 2022: Total emissions were approximately 540.4 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 12.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) was approximately 2.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 525.3 million kg CO2e.
- 2021: Total emissions were approximately 424.1 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 9.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at roughly 1.8 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 412.7 million kg CO2e.
- 2020: Total emissions were approximately 508.1 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions stood at approximately 9.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 3.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 498.7 million kg CO2e.
- 2019: Total emissions were approximately 644.9 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 13.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) was approximately 29.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled roughly 631.2 million kg CO2e.
Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:
Visa has established significant climate commitments, including:
- Net-Zero by 2040: Visa has set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) net-zero framework. This commitment encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
- Near-Term Reductions:
- A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
- A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
- Separately, based on a FY2019 base year, Visa commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 81.22% by FY2030 and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 46.2% within the same timeframe. Long-term targets also include reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2040 from a FY2019 base year.
- Climate Pledge: Visa is a signatory to the Climate Pledge, committing to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
These targets are supported by ongoing emissions monitoring and reporting, reflecting Visa's dedication to environmental stewardship within the financial intermediation services sector.
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Climate initiatives
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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