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Financial Intermediation
US
updated 5 months ago

LendingClub Corporation

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LendingClub Corporation, a prominent player in the financial technology sector, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2006, the company has revolutionised the lending landscape by connecting borrowers with investors through its innovative online platform. Operating primarily in the personal loan and small business loan markets, LendingClub offers unique peer-to-peer lending solutions that distinguish it from traditional banks. With a focus on transparency and competitive rates, LendingClub provides a range of financial products, including personal loans, auto refinancing, and small business financing. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as becoming the first peer-to-peer lender to go public in 2014, solidifying its position as a leader in the industry. Through its commitment to customer-centric services, LendingClub continues to reshape the way individuals and businesses access credit.

DitchCarbon Score

How does LendingClub Corporation'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.

25

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

LendingClub Corporation's score of 25 is lower than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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LendingClub Corporation's reported carbon emissions

LendingClub Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges associated with the company. As of now, LendingClub has not inherited any emissions data from a parent or related organization, nor does it have any commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate initiatives. This lack of data and commitments suggests that LendingClub may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. In the context of the financial services industry, where climate commitments are increasingly becoming a standard expectation, LendingClub's current position highlights an opportunity for future engagement in sustainability practices and emissions reduction initiatives.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. LendingClub Corporation'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.

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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 LendingClub Corporation is in US, which has a low 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.

LendingClub Corporation 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
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