General Finance
General Finance, headquartered in New Zealand, is a prominent player in the financial services industry, specialising in providing tailored financial solutions. Founded in 2004, the company has established a strong presence across New Zealand and Australia, focusing on personal loans, asset finance, and business lending. With a commitment to customer-centric service, General Finance offers unique products designed to meet diverse financial needs, setting itself apart through flexible terms and competitive rates. The company has achieved significant milestones, including rapid growth in its client base and recognition for its innovative approach to finance. As a trusted name in the market, General Finance continues to enhance its reputation by delivering reliable financial services that empower individuals and businesses alike.
DitchCarbon Score
How does General Finance'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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Industry Benchmark
General Finance's score of 19 is lower than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
General Finance's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, General Finance reported total carbon emissions of approximately 151,968,000 kg CO2e, comprising 121,039,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 30,929,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, with 2022 emissions at approximately 106,232,000 kg CO2e, 2021 at about 89,286,000 kg CO2e, and 2020 at around 87,507,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 but has not provided specific targets for emissions reduction or climate pledges. As such, there are no documented reduction initiatives or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) at this time. General Finance's emissions intensity has varied, with the most recent figure indicating an intensity of about 64.0 kg CO2e per unit of revenue. Overall, while General Finance has made strides in reporting its emissions, the absence of clear reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in its climate strategy.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 50,901,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 36,606,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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General Finance 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.
