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Boku

Boku, Inc., a leading player in the mobile payments industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across Europe and Asia. Founded in 2009, Boku has established itself as a pioneer in providing seamless mobile payment solutions, enabling users to make purchases through their mobile devices without the need for credit cards or bank accounts. Boku's core services include carrier billing and mobile wallet solutions, which stand out for their simplicity and security. The company has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major telecom operators and digital merchants, solidifying its position as a trusted payment provider. With a focus on enhancing user experience and expanding its global reach, Boku continues to innovate within the rapidly evolving fintech landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Boku's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

22

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Boku's score of 22 is lower than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Boku's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Boku reported total carbon emissions of approximately 155,110 kg CO2e globally, comprising 590 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 154,520 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks an increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 146,150 kg CO2e, with 590 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 145,560 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2021, Boku's total emissions were approximately 85,610 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 590 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 85,020 kg CO2e. Regionally, in the US, emissions were about 21,720 kg CO2e, all from Scope 2, indicating a reliance on indirect emissions sources. Despite the increase in emissions, Boku has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. The company operates within a sector that is increasingly focused on sustainability, and it may need to establish clear climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations.

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Scope 2
85,020
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Boku'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. Boku is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Boku is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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