Plus500 Ltd, a leading online trading platform, is headquartered in the United Kingdom and operates across major regions including Europe, Australia, and Asia. Founded in 2008, Plus500 has established itself in the financial services industry, specialising in Contracts for Difference (CFDs) across various asset classes such as stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. The platform is renowned for its user-friendly interface and innovative trading technology, which allows clients to trade seamlessly on a wide range of instruments. Plus500's commitment to transparency and regulatory compliance has earned it a strong market position, with millions of active users globally. Notable achievements include being listed on the London Stock Exchange, further solidifying its reputation as a trusted broker in the competitive online trading landscape.
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In 2023, Plus500 reported carbon emissions of approximately 331,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 2 emissions, indicating indirect emissions from purchased electricity. This marks an increase from 292,100 kg CO2e in 2022, which also consisted solely of Scope 2 emissions. In 2021, the company recorded emissions of about 235,100 kg CO2e, again entirely from Scope 2 sources. For the UK operations, Plus500's emissions in 2023 were about 7,800 kg CO2e, consistent with previous years where emissions were recorded at 7,600 kg CO2e in 2021 and 7,800 kg CO2e in 2022. Despite these figures, Plus500 has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of a climate pledge or science-based targets suggests that the company may need to enhance its climate commitments to align with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction.
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Scope 2 | 186,900 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Plus500 is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.