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.
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Funding Circle's score of 35 is higher than 85% 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 1,298,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 108,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 190,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, including about 7,740,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 612,000 kg CO2e from employee commute, and 740,000 kg CO2e from business travel. Over the years, Funding Circle has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with a total of about 640,000 kg CO2e in 2019, increasing to approximately 731,000 kg CO2e in 2020, and then decreasing to about 585,000 kg CO2e in 2021. In 2022, emissions were reported at around 630,000 kg CO2e. Despite these variations, the company has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a need for more structured climate commitments. Funding Circle's emissions intensity ratios have also been reported, with approximately 350 kg CO2e per employee in 2022 and 0.0023 kg CO2e per £1 million of revenue. The company continues to disclose its emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its climate impact reporting.
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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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
