PayPal

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is PayPal doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 77

PayPal has a DitchCarbon Score of 77, indicating a relatively high level of sustainability in its operations. This score reflects a lower carbon intensity compared to many other companies, suggesting that PayPal is effectively managing and reducing its emissions. A score of 77 out of 100 demonstrates PayPal’s commitment to environmental responsibility and reducing its carbon footprint.

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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PayPal operates 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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PayPal operates in the United States, which has a low carbon intensity rating, indicating a cleaner energy mix. This favorable environmental context supports PayPal’s sustainability efforts by reducing the carbon footprint associated with their energy consumption.

The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

26.17%

...this company is doing 26.17% better in emissions than the industry average.

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Jose, California, PayPal operates in the finance sector with a mission to democratize financial services. The company offers a platform for digital payments and financial management, aiming to make money movement accessible to everyone. PayPal emphasizes a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, striving to be a customer-centric organization in the global market.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for PayPal

PayPal should foster supplier engagement initiatives to promote the reduction of emissions, potentially decreasing their Scope 3 emissions by 35%.

Good news, PayPal has embraced SBTi commitments for sustainability

PayPal has established Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. These targets align with the ambitious goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
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