Provident Financial
Provident Financial plc, commonly known as Provident, is a leading financial services provider headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1880, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on consumer credit and personal loans, primarily serving the UK and Ireland. With a strong emphasis on responsible lending, Provident offers a range of products, including home credit, personal loans, and credit cards through its subsidiary, Vanquis Bank. What sets Provident apart is its commitment to customer service and tailored financial solutions that cater to individual needs. Recognised for its market position, Provident Financial has achieved notable milestones, including a robust customer base and a reputation for innovation in the financial sector. As a trusted name in consumer finance, Provident continues to adapt and grow within an ever-changing industry landscape.
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Provident Financial's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Provident Financial reported total carbon emissions of approximately 335,580,000 kg CO2e. This includes 202,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion (186,000 kg CO2e) and mobile combustion (15,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, attributed to purchased electricity, amounted to 556,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions were from Scope 3, totalling about 334,823,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from employee commuting (9,766,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (688,000 kg CO2e). Provident Financial has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 39.9% by 2028, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans for 78% of its suppliers, by spend on purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2027. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Provident Financial is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while engaging its supply chain in sustainability efforts.
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| 2013 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,487,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,050,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 884,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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