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Financial Intermediation
GB
updated 17 days ago

Cmc Markets

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CMC Markets, officially known as CMC Markets Plc, is a leading global provider of online trading services, headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1989, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and Australia. Specialising in contracts for difference (CFDs), spread betting, and forex trading, CMC Markets offers a unique trading platform that combines advanced technology with user-friendly features. Recognised for its innovative approach, CMC Markets has achieved significant milestones, including multiple industry awards for its trading platform and customer service. With a commitment to transparency and education, the company empowers traders of all levels to navigate the financial markets effectively. As a trusted name in the financial services industry, CMC Markets continues to set benchmarks for excellence in online trading.

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51

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Cmc Markets's score of 51 is higher 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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Cmc Markets's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, CMC Markets reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,536,400 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions accounting for about 159,100 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions stem from Scope 3, which totalled around 11,377,300 kg CO2e, including significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 7,823,300 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 412,700 kg CO2e). In 2024, the company’s total emissions were about 12,321,800 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 168,300 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 12,053,500 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 12,500,900 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions of approximately 281,200 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 12,219,700 kg CO2e. CMC Markets has set an interim target to achieve net zero in their Scope 1 emissions by 2030, starting from 2023. This commitment reflects their dedication to reducing their carbon footprint, although specific reduction percentages have not been disclosed. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that CMC Markets is independently reporting its emissions and climate commitments. The company actively engages in climate initiatives, as evidenced by their participation in the CDP and other sustainability frameworks.

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Scope 2
3,560,400
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000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cmc Markets'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.

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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 Cmc Markets is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cmc Markets 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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