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VocaLink Holdings Limited Sustainability Profile

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VocaLink Holdings Limited, a prominent player in the financial technology sector, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2003, the company has established itself as a leader in payment systems, providing innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency of electronic payments. VocaLink operates primarily in the UK and Europe, focusing on real-time payment processing and infrastructure services. The company is renowned for its core products, including the Faster Payments Service and Bacs payment systems, which facilitate seamless transactions for banks and businesses alike. VocaLink's unique approach to payment technology has positioned it as a trusted partner for financial institutions, contributing to its strong market presence. With a commitment to innovation and security, VocaLink continues to shape the future of digital payments, making significant strides in the industry.

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86

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services 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.

31

Industry Benchmark

VocaLink Holdings Limited's score of 86 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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VocaLink Holdings Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Mastercard Incorporated

VocaLink Holdings Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Mastercard Incorporated, which cascades its climate commitments and initiatives down to VocaLink. Mastercard has set ambitious climate targets, including commitments to reduce emissions across its operations. These initiatives are part of a broader strategy to achieve sustainability and address climate change. VocaLink's climate commitments are aligned with those of Mastercard, which include participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative, all aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in carbon emissions reduction. As a subsidiary, VocaLink benefits from Mastercard's established climate strategies, although specific reduction targets or achievements for VocaLink itself have not been disclosed. The company's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its alignment with Mastercard's overarching climate goals, which focus on reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions across its global operations.

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201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
4,486,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
94,728,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
849,277,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is VocaLink Holdings Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. VocaLink Holdings Limited's primary industry is Computer Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is VocaLink Holdings Limited's Location?

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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. This request for VocaLink Holdings Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

VocaLink Holdings Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

VocaLink Holdings Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 8% last year and decreased by approximately 45% since 2016, 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 85% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
85%
Business Travel
7%
Employee Commuting
6%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

VocaLink Holdings Limited'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.

VocaLink Holdings Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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