Provident Financial Sustainability Profile
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 288,968,000 kg CO2e. This includes 202,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and 556,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. The majority of emissions, about 334,823,000 kg CO2e, were attributed to Scope 3, with significant contributions from business travel (1,076,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (1,125,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 247,788,000 kg CO2e in the UK, with Scope 1 emissions at 154,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 453,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were notably high at about 247,181,000 kg CO2e, driven by employee commuting and fuel-related activities. Provident Financial has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 39.9% by 2028, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans for 78% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by 2027. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to maintaining global temperature rise within 1.5°C. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from Vanquis Banking Group plc, the parent organization, ensuring a comprehensive approach to sustainability and climate responsibility.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,405,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,207,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,199,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Provident Financial's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Provident Financial's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 36% last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with detailed category breakdown helping identify key emission sources across their value chain.
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Provident Financial'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.
Provident Financial 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.
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