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Financial Intermediation
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optionsXpress Holdings, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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OptionsXpress Holdings, Inc., a prominent player in the financial services industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a leading online brokerage firm, specialising in options trading, futures, and equities. With a focus on empowering investors through innovative trading tools and educational resources, OptionsXpress has garnered a reputation for its user-friendly platform and comprehensive market analysis. The firm operates primarily in the US, catering to both individual and institutional investors. Notable achievements include its recognition for exceptional customer service and a commitment to enhancing the trading experience. OptionsXpress Holdings continues to thrive in a competitive market, offering unique products such as advanced options trading strategies and risk management tools, making it a preferred choice for traders seeking to optimise their investment portfolios.

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How does optionsXpress Holdings, Inc.'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.

29

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

optionsXpress Holdings, Inc.'s score of 29 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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optionsXpress Holdings, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from The Charles Schwab Corporation

optionsXpress Holdings, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is a current subsidiary of The Charles Schwab Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While optionsXpress Holdings, Inc. does not have its own documented reduction targets or climate pledges, it is important to note that emissions data and performance metrics may be inherited from its parent company, The Charles Schwab Corporation. This relationship suggests that any climate initiatives or targets may align with those set by The Charles Schwab Corporation, although specific details are not provided. As a subsidiary, optionsXpress Holdings, Inc. may benefit from the broader sustainability strategies and commitments of The Charles Schwab Corporation, which could include participation in initiatives such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, without specific emissions data or reduction targets, the company's individual climate commitments remain unclear.

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2022
Scope 1
8,409,000
Scope 2
90,599,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is optionsXpress Holdings, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. optionsXpress Holdings, Inc.'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.

How Carbon Intensive is optionsXpress Holdings, Inc.'s Location?

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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 optionsXpress Holdings, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

optionsXpress Holdings, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

optionsXpress Holdings, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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