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LB Finance

LB Finance PLC, headquartered in Sri Lanka, is a prominent player in the financial services industry, specialising in a diverse range of offerings including leasing, hire purchase, and microfinance solutions. Established in 1971, the company has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted financial partner across the nation. With a strong presence in key operational regions, LB Finance is renowned for its innovative products and customer-centric approach. Their unique services, such as flexible loan structures and competitive interest rates, cater to both individual and corporate clients, setting them apart in a competitive market. Recognised for their commitment to excellence, LB Finance has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the financial sector. The company continues to drive growth and enhance financial accessibility for all Sri Lankans.

DitchCarbon Score

How does LB 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.

45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

LB Finance's score of 45 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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LB Finance's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, LB Finance reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,480,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 346,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,115,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 1,019,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight increase from the previous year, where total emissions were about 3,259,000 kg CO2e. The company has set near-term commitments to reduce its environmental impact, particularly focusing on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These initiatives include promoting green lending practices, such as encouraging customers to purchase hybrid or zero-emission vehicles. The timeframe for these commitments spans from 2023 to 2025, although specific reduction percentages have not been disclosed. LB Finance's emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to sustainability, with disclosures across all three scopes of emissions. The company continues to engage in practices aimed at minimising its carbon footprint while supporting environmentally friendly initiatives.

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Scope 1
2,006,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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0,000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
2,115,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
1,019,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. LB Finance's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for LB Finance is in LK, which has a high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

LB Finance is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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