Plus500
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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Plus500's score of 27 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Plus500's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Plus500, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,800 kg CO2e, all of which were classified under Scope 2 emissions. This figure represents a slight increase from 2021, when the company recorded about 7,600 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. Notably, Plus500 has not reported any Scope 1 emissions, indicating no direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives, Plus500 remains committed to monitoring and managing its carbon footprint. The company has not disclosed any climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) commitments, nor does it inherit emissions data from a parent organization. Overall, while Plus500's emissions are relatively low, the company has opportunities to enhance its climate commitments and set measurable reduction targets in the future.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 186,900 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Plus500 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.
