GoCardless

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is GoCardless doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 45

GoCardless has a DitchCarbon Score of 45 out of 100, indicating moderate performance in sustainability practices. This score suggests there is significant room for improvement in reducing their carbon intensity. A higher score would reflect better management of their carbon footprint and stronger commitment to environmental sustainability.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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GoCardless is a company in the finance sector, which has a very low carbon intensity ranking compared to other industries. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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GoCardless is situated in the UK, which has a very low carbon intensity rating, indicating a cleaner energy grid. This favorable location supports the company’s sustainability efforts by reducing the carbon footprint associated with their energy consumption.
5.83%

...this company is doing 5.83% worse in emissions than the industry average.

Founded in 2011 and based in London, GoCardless operates within the finance sector, specializing in online payments. The company offers a cost-effective and user-friendly platform for businesses to collect payments via Direct Debit, boasting industry-leading pricing and automated account reconciliation. As a rapidly growing entity, GoCardless is transforming the direct debit industry with its technical expertise and customer-centric approach, backed by the Royal Bank of Scotland and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Good news, GoCardless has embraced SBTi climate commitments

GoCardless has established Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments to significantly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions from company operations, which include both direct emissions and indirect emissions from purchased energy. These targets align with the global effort to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, representing the company’s dedication to sustainable practices and climate action.
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