Global Payments Inc
Global Payments's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Global Payments completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Global Payments has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Global Payments's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Global Payments amounted to 56,312 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Global Payments decreased by 6.2%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Global Payments's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Global Payments's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Global Payments were 5,602 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Global Payments reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Global Payments's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 105.88%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Global Payments's Scope 1 emissions increased by 8.15%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Global Payments's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Global Payments reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 50,710 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Global Payments reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Global Payments's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 17.63%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Global Payments's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Global Payments 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Global Payments use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Global Payments reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.
Global Payments's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Global Payments's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Global Payments reported 432,173 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Global Payments includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Global Payments's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Global Payments's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Global Payments reported total Scope 3 emissions of 432,173 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 86.79% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 13.21% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Global Payments's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 23.77%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Global Payments disclose?
In 2023, Global Payments reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Global Payments's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Global Payments's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 170,608 tCOâ‚‚e (39.48%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 76,680 tCOâ‚‚e (17.74%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 49,076 tCOâ‚‚e (11.36%)
Global Payments's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Global Payments's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Global Payments reported a total carbon footprint of 488,485 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 22.09% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Global Payments's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.47% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 10.38%.