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IG Financial, commonly referred to as IG, is a prominent provider of financial intermediation services based in Great Britain. Headquartered in the UK, the company operates across multiple regions, offering specialised trading and investment solutions. Founded in 1974, IG has established a strong reputation within the financial services sector, particularly in derivatives trading and online financial markets.
The company’s core offerings include spread betting, CFD trading, and forex services, distinguished by their user-friendly platforms and comprehensive market access. IG’s innovative approach and commitment to regulatory compliance have helped it secure a leading position in the industry, serving both retail and professional clients. With a history of consistent growth and industry recognition, IG Financial remains a key player in the financial intermediation landscape.
+34 vs industry average
Ig Financial’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.
IG Financial, a UK-based financial intermediation services provider, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 37.18 million kg CO2e in 2025. This figure comprises about 84,900 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 456,100 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based) emissions, and 36.64 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2025 included purchased goods and services (approximately 27.72 million kg CO2e), capital goods (approximately 2.06 million kg CO2e), and investments (approximately 1.80 million kg CO2e).
Looking at previous years, in 2024, IG Financial's total emissions were approximately 37.16 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 179,800 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at about 36.70 million kg CO2e. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 26.21 million kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of about 723,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (purchased electricity) emissions of about 401,100 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2023 were approximately 25.08 million kg CO2e, largely driven by purchased goods and services (approximately 22.12 million kg CO2e).
IG Financial has demonstrated a commitment to climate action through its involvement with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is "Committed" to both near-term and net-zero targets as a Financial Institution and is a BA1.5 member, with its commitment dating back to June 2022. While specific quantitative targets for emission reductions were not provided, the commitment to SBTi's net-zero framework signifies a long-term goal to address emissions across all scopes by 2050. This data is directly from IG Group Holdings plc, as indicated by the cascade information.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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