Global Payments Inc
Global Payments's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Global Payments's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Global Payments amounted to 49,488 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). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Global Payments decreased by 12.12%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Global Payments's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Global Payments's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Global Payments were 7,797 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Global Payments reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Global Payments's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 186.55%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Global Payments's Scope 1 emissions increased by 39.18%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Global Payments's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Global Payments reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 41,691 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Global Payments reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Global Payments's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Global Payments 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Global Payments's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 17.79% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Global Payments use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Global Payments reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Global Payments's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Global Payments's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Global Payments reported 417,352 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 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 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Global Payments's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Global Payments's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Global Payments reported total Scope 3 emissions of 417,352 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 83.5% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 16.5% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Global Payments's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Global Payments 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Global Payments disclose?
In 2024, Global Payments reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
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 2024, the largest contributors to Global Payments's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 133,768 tCO₂e (32.05%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 65,391 tCO₂e (15.67%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 50,200 tCO₂e (12.03%)
Global Payments's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Global Payments’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Global Payments reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,797 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,106 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.77 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Global Payments's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Global Payments's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Global Payments reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.77 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 8.18 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Global Payments rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Global Payments ranked 5 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Global Payments among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Global Payments's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Global Payments reported a total carbon footprint of 466,840 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.43% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Global Payments's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.4% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 8.93%. a