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Pra

Pra Group, Inc., commonly referred to as Pra, is a leading provider of financial services headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1996, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including North America and Europe. Specialising in the acquisition and management of non-performing loans, Pra has carved out a niche in the debt recovery industry. With a commitment to ethical practices and innovative solutions, Pra offers unique services that distinguish it from competitors. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a robust market position and recognition for its customer-centric approach. Pra's dedication to responsible debt management and its strategic growth initiatives have solidified its reputation as a trusted partner in the financial services sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to 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

Pra's score of 30 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Pra's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, PRA Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,785,000 kg CO2e globally, with specific emissions of about 38,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,463,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 30,264,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In the US, their emissions for the same year included 3,463,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, with no reported Scope 1 emissions. In 2021, PRA Group's global emissions totalled about 65,060,000 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 62,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 26,677,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and around 38,321,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In the US, they reported 62,380 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 22,459,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and the same Scope 3 emissions as globally. For 2020, the company disclosed emissions of about 14,700 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 208,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 in the UK, while globally, their emissions were significantly higher, with Scope 1 at approximately 5,637,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 43,120,000 kg CO2e. PRA Group has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy.

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Scope 1
5,637,000
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Scope 2
43,120,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pra's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Pra is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Pra 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.

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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