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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Funding Circle'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Funding Circle's score of 15 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Funding Circle's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Funding Circle reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,730,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 108,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 190,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based). Notably, Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, amounting to about 3,800,000 kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 9,217,000 kg CO2e) and employee commute (approximately 612,000 kg CO2e). Over the years, Funding Circle has shown fluctuations in its emissions. In 2022, total emissions were about 630,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 77,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 239,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in its climate commitments. The trend from 2019 to 2023 shows a general increase in emissions, with total emissions rising from 640,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to the current figure. This highlights the need for enhanced strategies to manage and reduce carbon footprints across all scopes of emissions.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| 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 committed to any 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.
