PayPal Holdings Inc
PayPal Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, PayPal Holdings 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).
PayPal Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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 PayPal Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PayPal Holdings amounted to 81,100 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 PayPal Holdings decreased by 10.19%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
PayPal Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are PayPal Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of PayPal Holdings were 2,100 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has PayPal Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, PayPal Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 74.07%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), PayPal Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 40%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are PayPal Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, PayPal Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,800 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 79,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has PayPal Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), PayPal Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that PayPal Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does PayPal Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, PayPal Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
PayPal Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into PayPal Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, PayPal Holdings reported 467,000 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 PayPal Holdings includes a breakdown across 6 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
PayPal Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are PayPal Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, PayPal Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 467,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has PayPal Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, PayPal Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 719.3%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), PayPal Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that PayPal Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does PayPal Holdings disclose?
In 2024, PayPal Holdings reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of PayPal Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to PayPal Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 399,000 tCO₂e (85.35%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 26,000 tCO₂e (5.56%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 18,000 tCO₂e (3.85%)
PayPal Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into PayPal Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, PayPal Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,100 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 31,818 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.07 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
PayPal Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does PayPal Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, PayPal Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.07 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.36 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does PayPal Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, PayPal Holdings ranked 3 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places PayPal Holdings among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into PayPal Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, PayPal Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 548,100 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.46% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to PayPal Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.2% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 14.41%. a