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Financial Intermediation
GB
updated 12 days ago

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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48

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Wise's score of 48 is higher than 69% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 122,500 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 combined, with Scope 1 emissions at about 18,900 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 103,600 kg CO2e. For the same year, their global emissions totalled approximately 112,279,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 113,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 1,023,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 112,143,000 kg CO2e. Wise has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2030, targeting reductions across all scopes, including Scope 1 and Scope 2. This commitment was announced in 2023 and reflects their proactive approach to climate action. The company is currently on track to meet its near-term targets, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly from Wise plc.

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20202021202320242025
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
-
-
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 very 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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