Virgin Money UK, officially known as Virgin Money Holdings (UK) plc, is a prominent financial services provider headquartered in Australia. Established in 1995, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across the UK and offering a diverse range of banking and financial products. Operating primarily in the banking industry, Virgin Money UK focuses on personal banking, savings accounts, mortgages, and credit cards. Its unique approach combines innovative technology with customer-centric services, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to transparency and ethical banking, Virgin Money UK has garnered a strong reputation, achieving notable milestones such as its acquisition of Northern Rock in 2012. Today, it stands as a key player in the UK financial landscape, recognised for its dedication to customer satisfaction and sustainable practices.
How does Virgin Money UK'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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In 2023, Virgin Money UK reported a location-based CO2e emissions figure of approximately 1,230 kg CO2e per full-time equivalent (FTE) for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This represents a reduction from 1,490 kg CO2e per FTE in 2022, indicating a positive trend in their emissions management efforts. The company has not disclosed specific Scope 3 emissions data for the recent years, but in 2019, they reported total emissions of about 21,617,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for approximately 6,277,000 kg CO2e. Virgin Money UK has not set specific reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges, and there are no documented reduction initiatives currently in place. The emissions data is cascaded from their parent organization, Virgin Money UK PLC, which is responsible for the overall climate performance reporting. Overall, Virgin Money UK's commitment to reducing carbon emissions is evident through their decreasing emissions per FTE, although further transparency and formal targets would enhance their climate strategy.
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Virgin Money UK 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.