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Financial Intermediation
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updated 12 days ago

Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC

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Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC, commonly referred to as Mercantile, is a prominent player in the financial services sector, headquartered in Sri Lanka (LK). Established in 1982, the company has built a strong reputation for providing a diverse range of financial solutions, including leasing, hire purchase, and fixed deposits, catering to both individual and corporate clients. With a focus on innovation and customer-centric services, Mercantile stands out in the competitive landscape of finance and investment. The company has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its operational reach across major regions in Sri Lanka. Renowned for its robust financial products and commitment to excellence, Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC continues to solidify its market position as a trusted partner in financial growth and stability.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC'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.

17

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

Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC's score of 17 is lower than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC reported an employee carbon intensity of approximately 3,050 kg CO2e per employee, reflecting their operational impact. This figure is part of their Scope 1 and 2 emissions data, although specific total emissions figures for these scopes were not disclosed. The company has shown a slight improvement in carbon intensity over the years, with a reported intensity of about 3,290 kg CO2e per employee in 2018 and approximately 2,790 kg CO2e per employee in 2017. Despite these figures, Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC has not established any formal reduction targets or commitments, such as those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of specific climate pledges indicates a potential area for growth in their sustainability strategy. As of now, there is no cascaded emissions data from a parent or related organization, meaning all reported figures are directly from Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC. The company operates within a context where many financial institutions are increasingly focusing on reducing their carbon footprints and enhancing their climate commitments.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC'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 Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC 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.

Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC 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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