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Experian

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Experian, a leading global information services company, is headquartered in Ireland (IE) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1980, Experian has established itself as a key player in the credit reporting and data analytics industry, providing essential services that empower businesses and consumers alike. The company offers a diverse range of products, including credit reports, credit scoring, and fraud detection solutions, distinguished by their innovative technology and comprehensive data insights. Experian's commitment to data integrity and customer service has solidified its position as a trusted partner in risk management and identity verification. With a strong market presence, Experian has achieved notable milestones, including its recognition as one of the top credit bureaus globally. Its unique blend of data-driven solutions and industry expertise continues to set Experian apart in the competitive landscape of financial services.

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60

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Experian's score of 60 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Experian's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Experian reported total carbon emissions of approximately 224,300,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,700,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at around 2,500,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 219,100,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to about 5,200,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, the total emissions were approximately 231,500,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,600,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at around 4,800,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 224,100,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Experian's emissions in the UK were reported as 4,200,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 1 emissions at about 500,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at approximately 3,700,000 kg CO2e. Global emissions for the same year were approximately 190,700,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 2,800,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at around 7,300,000 kg CO2e. Experian has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, as part of their commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This target includes a commitment that 78% of their suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2029. Additionally, Experian is committed to achieving carbon neutrality in its own operations by 2030. These initiatives reflect Experian's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5ºC.

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Scope 1
4,800,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
40,900,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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-
-
-
-
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Experian's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Experian is in IE, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Experian is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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