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.
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Financial Conduct Authority's score of 62 is higher than 98% 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 FY2045. The FCA has established near-term targets to maintain zero Scope 1 emissions through FY2028 and to source 100% renewable electricity during the same period. Additionally, it aims for 70% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and upstream leased assets, to have science-based targets by FY2028. Long-term, the FCA plans to maintain zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions from FY2028 through FY2045 and to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90% by FY2045, using FY2021 as the baseline year. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate the FCA's dedication to addressing climate change effectively.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 26,993,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 600,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 26,992,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Financial Conduct Authority 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.
