The Small Business Financial Exchange, Inc. (SBFE) is a pivotal player in the financial services industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2005, SBFE has established itself as a leader in providing data solutions that enhance the credit decision-making process for small businesses. With a focus on improving access to credit, SBFE aggregates and shares financial data from various sources, enabling lenders to make informed decisions. Operating primarily across the US, SBFE's core offerings include credit reporting and data analytics tailored specifically for small business lenders. What sets SBFE apart is its commitment to fostering a transparent lending environment, which has earned it a strong reputation among financial institutions. As a trusted resource, SBFE continues to drive innovation in the small business credit landscape, positioning itself as an essential partner for lenders seeking to support the growth of small enterprises.
How does SBFE's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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SBFE's score of 21 is lower than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, SBFE reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,277,820,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 53,410,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 10,264,800 kg CO2e (location-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 1,224,277,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2021, SBFE's total emissions were about 1,301,924,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 51,545,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 10,590,800 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 1,250,279,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a reduction in total emissions from 2019, where emissions were approximately 1,470,842,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, SBFE has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any other climate pledges. The absence of defined reduction strategies indicates a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context.
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Add to project2019 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 53,691,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 12,296,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,404,855,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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SBFE 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.