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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.
100
DitchCarbon score
+63 vs industry average
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
Very Low
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.096
20182025
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Visa's reported carbon emissions
Visa, a US-based company in the financial intermediation services sector, has committed to significant climate action, including achieving net-zero emissions.
In 2025, Visa's total reported carbon emissions are estimated at approximately 624.3 million kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 12.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 369,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 611.3 million kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions include purchased goods and services (521.1 million kg CO2e), business travel (37.8 million kg CO2e), and employee commute (32.2 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, in 2024, Visa's total emissions were approximately 626.7 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 13.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 25,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 613.2 million kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were around 591.8 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 15.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions at 832,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 575.0 million kg CO2e.
Visa has set an ambitious net-zero target, committing to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, in alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) net-zero framework. This commitment covers all Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
In the near term, Visa (Visa Inc.) has set SBTi-validated targets:
- To reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 81.22% by fiscal year 2030, using a fiscal year 2019 base year. This target is consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C.
- To reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 46.2% by fiscal year 2030, also from a fiscal year 2019 base year.
For long-term targets, Visa Inc. commits to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by fiscal year 2040 from a fiscal year 2019 base year. These long-term targets also align with the 1.5°C pathway.
Visa is a signatory to The Climate Pledge. All emissions data and reduction targets are directly reported by Visa Inc. and are not cascaded from a parent or related organisation.
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Visa’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
81.22% reduction in Scope 2
Visa Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 81.22% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.* *The target boundary includes la…
On track81.22%
2040
90% reduction in all scopes
Visa Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 90% by FY2040 from a FY2019 base year.* *The target boundary includes la…
Behind target90%
2030
81.22% reduction in Scope 1
Visa Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 81.22% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.* *The target boundary includes la…
Behind target81.22%
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Climate initiatives
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The Climate Pledge
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RE 100
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