WAG Payment Solutions PLC
WAG Payment Solutions's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, WAG Payment Solutions 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).
WAG Payment Solutions has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into WAG Payment Solutions's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of WAG Payment Solutions amounted to 4,307 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 WAG Payment Solutions decreased by 8.23%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
WAG Payment Solutions's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are WAG Payment Solutions's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of WAG Payment Solutions were 2,552 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has WAG Payment Solutions reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, WAG Payment Solutions's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 54.48%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), WAG Payment Solutions's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.88%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are WAG Payment Solutions's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, WAG Payment Solutions reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,328 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,755 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has WAG Payment Solutions reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, WAG Payment Solutions's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that WAG Payment Solutions's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), WAG Payment Solutions's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 13.89% 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 WAG Payment Solutions use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, WAG Payment Solutions reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
WAG Payment Solutions's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into WAG Payment Solutions's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, WAG Payment Solutions reported 5,766,632 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 WAG Payment Solutions includes a breakdown across 9 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
WAG Payment Solutions's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are WAG Payment Solutions's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, WAG Payment Solutions reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,766,632 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 25.41% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 74.59% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has WAG Payment Solutions reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, WAG Payment Solutions's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that WAG Payment Solutions's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), WAG Payment Solutions's Scope 3 emissions increased by 12.53%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does WAG Payment Solutions disclose?
In 2024, WAG Payment Solutions reported emissions for 9 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 WAG Payment Solutions's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to WAG Payment Solutions's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 4,301,478 tCO₂e (74.59%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,458,815 tCO₂e (25.3%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 2,335 tCO₂e (0.04%)
WAG Payment Solutions's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into WAG Payment Solutions’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, WAG Payment Solutions reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,552 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,014 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.27 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
WAG Payment Solutions's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does WAG Payment Solutions's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, WAG Payment Solutions reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.27 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.33, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does WAG Payment Solutions rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, WAG Payment Solutions ranked 18 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places WAG Payment Solutions among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into WAG Payment Solutions's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, WAG Payment Solutions reported a total carbon footprint of 5,770,939 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.51% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to WAG Payment Solutions's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.93% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.04%.a