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updated 2 months ago

Credit Acceptance Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Credit Acceptance Corporation, often referred to as Credit Acceptance, is a prominent player in the automotive finance industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1972, the company has established itself as a leader in providing vehicle financing solutions, particularly for consumers with less-than-perfect credit. With a strong operational presence across various regions in the US, Credit Acceptance offers unique products such as indirect auto financing and dealer services, enabling dealerships to extend credit to a broader range of customers. The company's commitment to innovation and customer service has earned it a notable position in the market, recognised for its ability to facilitate vehicle purchases for individuals who may otherwise face challenges in securing financing.

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How does Credit Acceptance Corporation'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.

25

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

Credit Acceptance Corporation's score of 25 is lower 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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Credit Acceptance Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Credit Acceptance Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have available emissions data for the most recent year. As a result, specific figures regarding their carbon emissions, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 totals, are not provided. In terms of climate commitments, there are no documented reduction targets or initiatives listed for Credit Acceptance Corporation. The company does not appear to have set any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or other formal climate pledges at this time. Given the absence of emissions data and reduction commitments, it is unclear how Credit Acceptance Corporation is addressing its carbon footprint or contributing to broader climate action efforts within the automotive finance industry.

How Carbon Intensive is Credit Acceptance Corporation's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Credit Acceptance Corporation'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 Credit Acceptance Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Credit Acceptance Corporation'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.

Credit Acceptance Corporation 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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