Sustainability Overview
Capital One is committed to continuously improving the environmental sustainability of our business, and we recognize the wide-ranging impact that climate change will have on the world. We are focused on embedding climate-related considerations throughout our strategy and risk management. We are supplying solutions that our customers and communities will need to thrive in an economy aligned with the goals of the 2015 Paris Accords, and continue to engage our associates, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders in our environmental efforts.
Reducing GHG Emissions
Reduce Scope 1 Direct Emissions by 50 percent and reduce Scope 3 Emissions (categories 1-14) by 50 percent by 2030 (from a baseline year of 2019)
Supporting Renewable Energy
Purchase 100 percent renewable electricity while increasing location-aligned procurement in the markets where we operate
Reducing Water Consumption
Reduce water use at our facilities by 20 percent by 2025 (from a baseline year of 2019)
Paper Policy
Continue to ensure 95 percent of paper purchased for operations is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council or contains 30 percent post-consumer waste recycled content each year
Our Offices
Pursue the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, and target LEED Silver or higher for all new office construction and comprehensive renovations
Reducing Landfill Use
Reduce landfill waste generated at our campus locations by 50 percent by 2025 (from a baseline of 2019)
Launching Careers in Green Infrastructure in New Orleans
Capital One is supporting the Greater New Orleans Foundation through a $500,000 grant to offer training in green infrastructure
SUSTAINABILITY IN ACTION
Green Auto Hub
Green Auto Hub educates consumers on the benefits of electric and hybrid vehicles—sharing information about vehicle types, maintenance, battery, range, tax incentives and more
Recommerce for Beloved Brands
Capital One Ventures is investing in environmental sustainability through Trove, a company giving merchandise a longer life
Backing Renewable Energy Projects
Capital One provided the tax equity for what is currently the largest solar project in Idaho
Capital One and REI Partner
The partnership supports both companies’ values, while providing enhanced rewards and benefits for co-op members