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Cmc Markets

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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27

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Cmc Markets's score of 27 is higher than 66% 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 2023, CMC Markets reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,500,900 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions accounting for about 281,200 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions contributing approximately 12,219,700 kg CO2e. This represents an increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 10,116,700 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 258,400 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 9,858,300 kg CO2e. The emissions intensity ratios for 2023 indicate approximately 11,500 kg CO2e per employee and 0.0433 kg CO2e per unit of revenue. In 2022, these figures were about 11,000 kg CO2e per employee and 0.0359 kg CO2e per unit of revenue, suggesting a slight increase in emissions intensity relative to both employees and revenue. Despite these figures, CMC Markets has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) indicates a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy.

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20222023
Scope 1
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Scope 2
258,400
000,000
Scope 3
9,858,300
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.

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 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 not participating in any 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
Reduction Actions

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