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Osb Sustainability Profile

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Osb, officially known as OSB Group, is a prominent financial services provider headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2011, the company has rapidly evolved, focusing on the specialist lending and savings sectors. With a strong operational presence across the UK, Osb has made significant strides in the mortgage market, particularly in buy-to-let and residential lending. The company offers a range of unique products, including tailored mortgage solutions and competitive savings accounts, designed to meet the diverse needs of its customers. Osb's commitment to innovation and customer service has positioned it as a key player in the financial industry, earning recognition for its robust growth and customer-centric approach. With a focus on sustainable practices, Osb continues to enhance its market position while delivering value to its stakeholders.

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51

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Osb's score of 51 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

69%

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Osb's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, OSB Group PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,686,730 kg CO2e, comprising 172,830 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 396,950 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 2,496,850 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 1 emissions primarily stem from stationary combustion (157,100 kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (14,340 kg CO2e). Notably, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a near-term target status of "Committed" as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In 2022, OSB Group's emissions were approximately 510,690 kg CO2e, with 153,870 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 322,130 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 334,690 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This indicates a significant increase in emissions in 2023 compared to 2022, particularly in Scope 3, which includes substantial contributions from employee commuting (2,021,060 kg CO2e) and business travel (256,670 kg CO2e). The company has set a long-term target to reduce emissions, with a commitment to submit specific reduction targets by March 2024. OSB Group's emissions data is self-reported and does not cascade from any parent organization, ensuring that the figures reflect the company's direct operational impact.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
76,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
951,000
0,000,000
000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000
00,000
000,000
000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Osb's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Osb's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Osb'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 Osb is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Osb's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Osb's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 646% last year and increased significantly since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 12592% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Investments
12592%
Employee Commuting
81%
Business Travel
10%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
6%
Downstream Leased Assets
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Osb'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.

Osb has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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
Reduction Actions

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