Virgin StartUp
Virgin StartUp, a prominent initiative under the Virgin Group, is headquartered in Great Britain and primarily operates across the UK. Founded in 2014, this innovative organisation focuses on supporting entrepreneurs and start-ups through funding, mentoring, and resources tailored to foster business growth. With a commitment to empowering the next generation of business leaders, Virgin StartUp offers unique services such as the Virgin StartUp Loan scheme, which provides affordable loans and expert guidance. The organisation has achieved notable milestones, including the successful funding of thousands of start-ups, positioning itself as a key player in the UK’s entrepreneurial landscape. By combining the Virgin brand's ethos of innovation with a robust support network, Virgin StartUp continues to make a significant impact in the start-up ecosystem, helping to shape the future of British entrepreneurship.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Virgin StartUp'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Virgin StartUp's score of 43 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Virgin StartUp's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Virgin StartUp reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,576,230 kg CO2e, comprising 46,660 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 44,460 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 2,485,110 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (1,268,620 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (557,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the organisation's total emissions were about 1,487,050 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 42,700 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 48,100 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 1,396,250 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable increase in emissions from 2023 to 2024, particularly in Scope 3 categories. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, Virgin StartUp is actively monitoring its carbon footprint across various scopes. The organisation's commitment to understanding and managing its emissions is evident, although no formal reduction initiatives have been documented.
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Add to project| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,395,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,891,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Virgin StartUp 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.
