- More than a billion people remain outside the formal financial system
- Geopolitical and macroeconomic environments continue to be uncertain
- Many small businesses still face challenges
- Natural disasters increase in frequency and strength
Visa Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Visa Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 6.4K MTCO₂e. By scope: Scope 1: 6.4K MTCO₂e; Scope 2: 60.9K MTCO₂e; Scope 3: 403.9K MTCO₂e. 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
6.4K MTCO₂e
2022
Renewable Energy
86%
of total energy
Water Usage
301 ML
2022
Waste
2.5K MT
2022
Energy Use
747.0K GJ
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 6.4K MTCO₂e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 60.9K MTCO₂e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 403.9K MTCO₂e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 6.4K MTCO₂e |
| 2021 | 4.0K MTCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2019 | 62.4K MTCO2e |
| 2018 | 62.4K MTCO2e |
| 2016 | 127.7K MTCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 89% reduction in scopes 1 & 2 GHG emissions since FY18
- 100% renewable electricity use maintained for operations
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Digitally enable 50M SMBs worldwide by the end of 2023
- Increase the number of underrepresented VP+ in the U.S. by 50% in 3 years
- Increase the number of underrepresented colleagues within Visa overall in the U.S. by 50% in 5 years
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute scopes 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions 50% by FY30 from a FY20 base year
- Reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 42% by FY30 from a FY20 base year
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Empowering People, Communities & EconomiesEnabling Trusted Commerce & Protecting CustomersInvesting in Our PeopleProtecting the PlanetOperating Responsibly