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Wise

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Wise, formerly known as TransferWise, is a leading financial technology company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2011, Wise has revolutionised the way individuals and businesses transfer money internationally, offering a transparent and cost-effective alternative to traditional banks. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, Wise operates in the fintech industry, focusing on cross-border payments and currency exchange. The company’s core services include multi-currency accounts and low-cost international transfers, distinguished by their real exchange rate and minimal fees. Wise has garnered a reputation for its user-friendly platform and commitment to transparency, positioning itself as a trusted choice for millions of customers worldwide. Notable achievements include reaching over 10 million customers and processing billions in transactions, solidifying Wise's status as a pioneer in the global money transfer landscape.

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57

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Wise's score of 57 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wise's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Wise reported total carbon emissions of approximately 112,279,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 112,143,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 113,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,023,000 kg CO2e (location-based) and 23,000 kg CO2e (market-based). In the UK, Wise's emissions for the same year were approximately 122,500 kg CO2e, comprising about 18,900 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 103,600 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Wise has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2030 across all scopes, with specific targets for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to climate action, aligning with industry standards for sustainability. The company is currently on track to meet its near-term goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Overall, Wise's emissions data and climate commitments highlight its dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact, with a clear roadmap towards achieving net zero emissions within the next few years.

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Scope 1
117,700
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000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
592,300
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000,000
00,000
00,000
Scope 3
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-
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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 Wise is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Wise is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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