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BGC Sustainability Profile

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BGC Partners, Inc., commonly referred to as BGC, is a leading global brokerage firm headquartered in the United States. Established in 1945, BGC has evolved into a prominent player in the financial services industry, specialising in the inter-dealer brokerage of various asset classes, including fixed income, foreign exchange, and equities. With a strong operational presence in major financial hubs worldwide, BGC is renowned for its innovative technology solutions and unique trading platforms that enhance market efficiency. The firm has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its proprietary electronic trading systems, which set it apart from competitors. BGC Partners is recognised for its commitment to excellence and has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the global financial marketplace.

DitchCarbon Score

How does BGC's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

BGC's score of 23 is lower than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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BGC's reported carbon emissions

BGC's carbon emissions data is currently unavailable, with no specific figures reported for the most recent year. The organisation has not outlined any reduction targets or commitments to climate initiatives, indicating a lack of formalised climate strategy at this time. As such, BGC does not appear to have inherited emissions data from any parent company or related organisation. Without concrete emissions figures or climate pledges, it is challenging to assess their environmental impact or commitments within the industry context.

How Carbon Intensive is BGC's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. BGC's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is BGC's Location?

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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 BGC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

BGC's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

BGC has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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