Synchrony
Synchrony Financial, commonly known as Synchrony, is a leading provider of consumer financial services headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2003, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, focusing primarily on retail finance, payment solutions, and consumer banking. Specialising in private label credit cards, promotional financing, and loyalty programmes, Synchrony distinguishes itself through innovative technology and strategic partnerships with major retailers. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its initial public offering in 2014, which solidified its position in the financial services industry. With a commitment to enhancing customer experiences, Synchrony has garnered recognition for its robust digital capabilities and customer-centric approach, making it a key player in the consumer finance sector.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Synchrony's score of 32 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Synchrony's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Synchrony reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34,501,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 126,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 17,606,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 16,769,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Synchrony has experienced fluctuations in its emissions. In 2022, total emissions were about 26,997,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 223,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 17,641,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 7,339,000 kg CO2e. The company’s emissions peaked in 2019 at approximately 20,658,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 1,978,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 18,680,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed by Synchrony, such as those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of documented reduction commitments suggests that the company may need to enhance its climate strategy to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,751,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 25,736,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 12,437,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Synchrony is committed to some 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.
