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Financial Intermediation
US
updated a month ago

Virtu KCG Holdings LLC

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Virtu KCG Holdings LLC, commonly referred to as Virtu, is a leading financial services firm headquartered in the United States. Established in 2008, Virtu has rapidly evolved within the electronic trading and market-making industry, serving clients across major financial centres globally, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative technology-driven trading solutions, offering a diverse range of services such as liquidity provision, execution services, and risk management. Virtu's unique approach combines advanced algorithms with high-frequency trading strategies, positioning it as a formidable player in the competitive financial landscape. With a commitment to transparency and efficiency, Virtu has achieved significant milestones, including its successful public listing in 2015. The firm continues to set industry standards, leveraging its expertise to enhance market liquidity and deliver exceptional value to its clients.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Virtu KCG Holdings LLC'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.

25

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Virtu KCG Holdings LLC's score of 25 is lower than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Virtu KCG Holdings LLC's reported carbon emissions

Virtu KCG Holdings LLC, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Virtu Financial, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Virtu KCG Holdings LLC. The absence of specific initiatives or targets suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. Given the lack of direct emissions data and reduction commitments, it is essential for Virtu KCG Holdings LLC to align with industry standards and consider adopting science-based targets to enhance its sustainability profile. This would not only contribute to global climate goals but also improve its operational resilience in an increasingly eco-conscious market.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Virtu KCG Holdings LLC'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 Virtu KCG Holdings LLC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Virtu KCG Holdings LLC 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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