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updated 17 days ago

Worldline Sustainability Profile

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Worldline SA, headquartered in France, is a leading player in the global payments and transactional services industry. Founded in 1970, the company has established a strong presence across Europe and beyond, providing innovative solutions that cater to various sectors, including retail, banking, and e-commerce. Worldline's core offerings encompass payment processing, digital banking, and merchant services, distinguished by their commitment to security and customer-centric technology. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the acquisition of Ingenico in 2020, which solidified its position as a top-tier provider in the payments landscape. With a focus on sustainability and digital transformation, Worldline continues to drive advancements in the industry, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking to enhance their payment solutions and customer experiences.

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89

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Worldline's score of 89 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

94%

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Worldline's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Worldline reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 350,357,000 kg CO2e, comprising 7,347,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,423,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 340,587,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 325,152,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 7,187,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 2,875,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching 315,090,000 kg CO2e. Worldline has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 25% by 2025 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to a long-term target of achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, which includes a 90% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions from a 2022 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company also aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products by 7.4% by 2025. Furthermore, Worldline has set a near-term target to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 baseline, alongside a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Overall, Worldline's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and significant reductions in carbon emissions, contributing to the broader goals of climate action and environmental responsibility.

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Scope 1
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
-
-
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
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 Worldline's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Worldline's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Worldline'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 Worldline is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Worldline's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Worldline's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 8% last year and increased by approximately 1% 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 51% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
51%
Use of Sold Products
29%
Upstream Leased Assets
9%
Employee Commuting
4%
Capital Goods
3%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Worldline'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.

Worldline has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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
Reduction Actions

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