American Express Co
Common Name
American Express
Country
United States
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Credit Services
Employees
75,100
Ticker
AXP
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Website
www.americanexpress.comDescription
American Express Company is a premier global financial services provider, best known for its charge and credit card products, payment network, and travel and expense management services. Headquartered... American Express Company is a premier global financial services provider, best known for its charge and credit card products, payment network, and travel and expense management services. Headquartered in New York City, the company operates through key segments including Global Consumer Services, Global Commercial Services, and Global Merchant Services, serving individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises across more than 130 countries. American Express combines a strong proprietary card network with a broad merchant acceptance footprint, enabling secure and convenient payments worldwide. The company emphasizes premium customer experiences, loyalty programs, and innovative digital solutions to support both cardmembers and merchants. As a major player in the payments industry, American Express plays a significant role in global consumer and corporate spending, benefiting from high-spending customer segments and a diversified international presence. Its shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and also available for trading on the Swiss Stock Exchange, providing European investors access to this leading U.S. financial services stock.
American Express's Climate Target Data Preview
As of 2025, American Express has disclosed 4 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 4 absolute reduction targets, signaling the company's commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into American Express's climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Capital Goods (Cat. 2), Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3), Scope 3 - Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5), Scope 3 - Business Travel (Cat. 6), Scope 3 - Employee Commuting (Cat. 7), Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2033 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | 0000000 | 2033 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Capital Goods (Cat. 2), Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3), Scope 3 - Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5), Scope 3 - Business Travel (Cat. 6), Scope 3 - Employee Commuting (Cat. 7), Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2050 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | 0000000 | 2050 |
*. This target is limited in scope and does not represent the company's full operational or organizational boundaries
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a. American Express's ESG Report 2025
Insights into American Express's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways
As of 2025, American Express has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.a
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