- Increased emissions due to post-COVID travel rebound and office reopening
- Evolving regulatory and compliance landscape
- Maintaining strategic partnerships with banks and payment providers
- Addressing financial crime risks in a growing and complex environment
- Ensuring robust IT systems and infrastructure
Wise plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Wise plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 34.0K tCO₂e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 221 tCO₂e/year; Scope 2: 647 tCO₂e/year (location-based); 801 tCO₂e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 30.7K tCO₂e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
34.0K tCO₂e/year
2023
Energy Use
623.0K kWh/year (UK and offshore); 2867383 kWh/year (Global)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 221 tCO₂e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 647 tCO₂e/year (location-based); 801 tCO₂e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 30.7K tCO₂e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 34.0K tCO₂e/year |
| 2022 | 667.6 tCO₂e (2021) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Carbon neutral since 2020
- Clean power in largest offices since 2021
- Launched eco-friendly cards for UK and EU customers
- Commitment to purchasing $1 million in high-tech carbon removals over the next decade
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase the representation of women in senior leader positions to at least 40% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2030 (commitment under review)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeFinancial InclusionDiversity & InclusionEthical Business CultureCommunity Investment