Accelerating the decarbonisation of payments: towards 1g CO2 per transaction.| White paper
25 / 03 / 2024
As global efforts to reduce carbon emissions gain momentum, the decarbonization of payment systems has become an urgent challenge. Worldline stands at the leading edge of this movement, having initiated thorough life cycle assessments (LCAs) to assess the environmental impact of payment transactions. This report delivers an analysis of strategies to refine payment processes, aiming to limit emissions to just 1g of CO2 equivalent per transaction, leveraging insights from our LCAs. It concludes by outlining recommendations toward achieving sustainable payment practices.

Our analysis delves into the transformative road to greener financial transactions, offering you actionable insights and forward-thinking strategies to minimize carbon footprints and lead the charge in sustainable commerce.
This paper uncovers the following:
The findings of this paper underscore a crucial pivot point for payment systems worldwide. With the goal of reaching unparalleled efficiency and environmental savings, our actions today can lead to a more sustainable tomorrow. As we stand on the brink of advancing payment technologies, we have the power to steer the financial sector towards practices that not only benefit consumers and stakeholders but also safeguard our planet.
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