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Funding Circle, a leading name in financial intermediation services, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates across key regions including Europe and the United States. Founded in 2010, the company has revolutionised the way small businesses access finance, connecting them directly with investors through its innovative online platform.
Specialising in peer-to-peer lending, Funding Circle offers a unique proposition by providing businesses with quick and flexible funding solutions, often at competitive rates. The platform stands out for its rigorous credit assessment process, ensuring that investors can make informed decisions while supporting the growth of SMEs.
With a strong market position, Funding Circle has facilitated billions in loans, earning recognition for its commitment to transparency and customer service. As a pioneer in the alternative finance sector, it continues to shape the landscape of business funding, making it a vital player in the financial services industry.
+34 vs industry average
Funding Circle’s score of 71 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Financial Intermediation has below-average carbon intensity
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Funding Circle, a UK-headquartered financial intermediation services company, reported total gross carbon emissions of approximately 5,671,000 kg CO2e (5,671 metric tons CO2e) in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 37,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 location-based emissions of 36,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 5,634,000 kg CO2e. Key contributors to their 2025 Scope 3 emissions were purchased goods and services (4,618,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (433,000 kg CO2e).
In 2024, the company's total gross emissions were about 7,147,000 kg CO2e (7,147 metric tons CO2e), comprising Scope 2 location-based emissions of 51,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of 7,147,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back to 2023, Funding Circle's total gross emissions were approximately 10,949,000 kg CO2e (10,949 metric tons CO2e), with Scope 1 emissions at 108,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 location-based emissions at 265,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 10,651,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 investments contributed 2,382,310,000 kg CO2e in 2023, though this figure appears significantly higher than other categories.
The company's emissions have generally shown a decreasing trend from 2023 to 2025, with a substantial reduction in total reported emissions from approximately 10,949,000 kg CO2e in 2023 to 5,671,000 kg CO2e in 2025. Funding Circle currently does not have publicly disclosed Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments or other formal climate pledges. All emissions data is directly reported by Funding Circle Holdings plc.
No climate goals have been disclosed for Funding Circle yet.
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