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Wealthsimple Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Wealthsimple Inc., a leading Canadian fintech company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, has been revolutionising the investment landscape since its founding in 2014. Operating primarily in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, Wealthsimple offers a range of innovative financial services designed to simplify investing for everyone. The company is renowned for its user-friendly platform that provides automated investing, financial planning, and tax-efficient investment strategies. Wealthsimple's unique approach combines cutting-edge technology with a commitment to transparency and low fees, making it accessible to a diverse clientele. With significant milestones such as the launch of Wealthsimple Trade, a commission-free trading platform, the company has established itself as a market leader in the robo-advisory space. Wealthsimple continues to garner recognition for its commitment to ethical investing and financial literacy, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in personal finance.

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26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Wealthsimple Inc.'s score of 26 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wealthsimple Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Wealthsimple Inc., headquartered in Canada, currently does not have available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. As a result, specific figures regarding their Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions are not provided. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from the company at this time. In the absence of emissions data and reduction initiatives, it is important to note that many companies in the financial services sector are increasingly committing to sustainability and climate action. This includes setting science-based targets and participating in global initiatives aimed at reducing carbon footprints. Wealthsimple may align with these industry trends, but specific commitments or targets have not been disclosed. As the landscape of corporate climate responsibility evolves, it will be essential for Wealthsimple to establish and communicate its climate commitments to meet stakeholder expectations and contribute to global sustainability efforts.

How Carbon Intensive is Wealthsimple Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wealthsimple Inc.'s primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Wealthsimple Inc.'s Location?

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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 Wealthsimple Inc. is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Wealthsimple Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Wealthsimple Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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