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Financial Conduct Authority

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), headquartered in Great Britain, is a key regulatory body in the financial services industry. Established in 2013, the FCA oversees a wide range of financial institutions, ensuring they operate with integrity and transparency. Its primary focus areas include consumer protection, market integrity, and competition within the financial sector. The FCA offers a unique suite of services, including regulatory supervision, enforcement actions, and policy development, aimed at fostering a fair and effective financial market. Notable achievements include the implementation of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime, which enhances accountability among financial professionals. With a strong market position, the FCA is recognised for its commitment to safeguarding consumers and promoting healthy competition, making it a pivotal player in the UK's financial landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Financial Conduct Authority'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.

59

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Financial Conduct Authority's score of 59 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Financial Conduct Authority's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29,117,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 22,951,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 461,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 22,942,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the FCA has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. The FCA has established several near-term targets, including maintaining zero Scope 1 emissions through 2028 and sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through FY2030. Additionally, the FCA aims for 70% of its suppliers, covering significant emissions categories such as purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by FY2028. Long-term commitments include maintaining zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions from FY2027 through FY2045 and reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90% by FY2045, using FY2021 as the baseline. These initiatives reflect the FCA's dedication to addressing climate change and aligning with industry standards for sustainability.

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Scope 1
26,993,000
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Scope 2
600,000
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000,000
Scope 3
26,992,000
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00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Financial Conduct Authority'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. Financial Conduct Authority is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Financial Conduct Authority is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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