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Experian plc, commonly referred to as Experian, is a leading provider of financial intermediation services, specialising in credit reporting, data analytics, and decisioning solutions. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the company operates across multiple regions, including Europe, North America, and Latin America, serving a diverse global client base. Founded in 1996, Experian has established itself as a key player in the financial services industry, with a focus on delivering innovative data-driven products that support creditworthiness assessment and risk management.
The company's core offerings include credit reports, scoring models, and advanced analytics, which enable financial institutions and businesses to make informed lending and operational decisions. Recognised for its market leadership and extensive data assets, Experian continues to set industry standards in credit information services, maintaining a strong position within the financial intermediation sector.
+27 vs industry average
Experian’s score of 64 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Experian, headquartered in Ireland and operating within financial intermediation services, is committed to reducing its environmental impact. For the reporting year 2024, Experian reported total emissions of approximately 231.5 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 2.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 4.8 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to roughly 224.1 million kg CO2e.
Experian has set ambitious climate targets, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.1% by the financial year 2030, using the financial year 2019 as a baseline. Furthermore, Experian aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and business travel by 15% within the same timeframe. Experian also has a near-term target to become carbon neutral in its own operations by 2030.
Earlier data shows Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2.8 million kg CO2e in 2023 and 2.5 million kg CO2e in 2022. Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were around 7.3 million kg CO2e in 2023 and approximately 13.9 million kg CO2e in 2022. Total Scope 3 emissions were reported as approximately 180.6 million kg CO2e in 2023 and roughly 179.8 million kg CO2e in 2022. These figures demonstrate a trend in emissions over recent years, providing context for their reduction goals.
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2030
50.1% reduction in Scope 1
Experian plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50.1% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. Experian plc also commits that…
2030
50.1% reduction in Scope 2
Experian plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50.1% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. Experian plc also commits that…
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