Synchrony, officially known as Synchrony Financial, is a leading provider of financial intermediation services based in the United States. Founded in 2003, the company has established itself as a key player in the financial services sector, particularly in consumer financing and payment solutions. With its headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, Synchrony operates across various regions, offering innovative products tailored to meet the needs of both consumers and businesses.
The company’s core offerings include private label credit cards, promotional financing, and loyalty programmes, which distinguish it in a competitive market. Synchrony has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major retailers, enhancing its market position as a trusted financial partner. With a commitment to customer-centric solutions, Synchrony continues to drive growth and innovation in the financial intermediation industry.
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Industry Intensity
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Synchrony's reported carbon emissions
Synchrony, a US-based financial intermediation services provider, reported approximately 32.4 billion kg CO2e in total emissions for 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of roughly 179,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 14.3 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 17.9 billion kg CO2e. For 2024, total emissions were approximately 29.1 billion kg CO2e, comprising 168,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 13.8 billion kg CO2e (Scope 2 market-based), and 15.2 billion kg CO2e (Scope 3). In 2023, Synchrony's total emissions stood at approximately 34.5 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 126,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at about 17.6 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 16.8 billion kg CO2e. The company's emissions for 2022 were around 27 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 223,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 19.4 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 7.3 billion kg CO2e. For 2021, total emissions were approximately 21.7 billion kg CO2e, including 256,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 17.7 billion kg CO2e (Scope 2 market-based), and 3.8 billion kg CO2e (Scope 3). In 2020, total emissions were around 26.6 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1.8 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at 18.6 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 6.2 billion kg CO2e. Synchrony's emissions for 2019 totalled approximately 20.7 billion kg CO2e, consisting of 2 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1), 18.7 billion kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 19.1 billion kg CO2e (Scope 3). In 2018, the company reported total emissions of approximately 27.5 billion kg CO2e, including 1.8 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1), 25.7 billion kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 12.4 billion kg CO2e (Scope 3). Synchrony is not currently reporting any specific reduction targets or initiatives through the provided data. It is noted that Scope 3/purchased goods and services data is missing for the reported years.
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