Funding Circle
Funding Circle, a leading online marketplace for business loans, is headquartered in the United Kingdom and operates across major regions including the US, Germany, and the Netherlands. Founded in 2010, the company has revolutionised the way small businesses access finance, connecting them directly with investors seeking to lend. Specialising in peer-to-peer lending, Funding Circle offers a range of loan products tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Its unique platform allows for quick and efficient loan approvals, setting it apart in the competitive fintech landscape. With over £10 billion lent to businesses globally, Funding Circle has established itself as a market leader, recognised for its commitment to supporting the growth of SMEs and driving economic development.
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Funding Circle's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Funding Circle reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,740,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 9,217,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown includes 108,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 190,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and 7,400,000 kg CO2e from business travel, alongside other categories such as employee commute (612,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (9,217,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the company emitted about 3,160,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 77,000 kg CO2e and market-based Scope 2 emissions at 239,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year included 563,000 kg CO2e from business travel. Funding Circle has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as per the latest data, and there are no climate pledges or SBTi targets reported. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that all figures are directly reported by Funding Circle Holdings plc. Overall, the company’s emissions profile highlights a substantial reliance on Scope 3 emissions, particularly from purchased goods and services, which presents an opportunity for future sustainability initiatives.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 147,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 493,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Funding Circle 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.
