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S&U plc

S&U plc, a prominent player in the UK financial services sector, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1938, the company has established itself as a leader in the motor finance and property bridging loan markets. With a strong operational presence across the UK, S&U plc offers unique products that cater to both individual and business needs, including car loans and short-term property finance solutions. Renowned for its customer-centric approach, S&U plc has achieved significant milestones, including consistent growth in its loan book and a robust market position. The company’s commitment to innovation and service excellence sets it apart in a competitive landscape, making it a trusted choice for financing solutions.

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

S&U plc's score of 54 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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S&U plc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, S&U plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 180,000 kg CO2e, comprising 42,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 42,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 114,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, Scope 1 emissions included 27,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, while Scope 2 emissions primarily stemmed from purchased electricity, accounting for 37,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 195,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 72,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 48,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 123,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions of approximately 15,000 kg CO2e from 2022 to 2023. S&U plc has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
53,000
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Scope 3
4,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. S&U plc's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for S&U plc is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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S&U plc 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.

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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