Funding Circle
Funding Circle, a leading name in financial intermediation services, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates across key regions including Europe and the United States. Founded in 2010, the company has revolutionised the way small businesses access finance, connecting them directly with investors through its innovative online platform.
Specialising in peer-to-peer lending, Funding Circle offers a unique proposition by providing businesses with quick and flexible funding solutions, often at competitive rates. The platform stands out for its rigorous credit assessment process, ensuring that investors can make informed decisions while supporting the growth of SMEs.
With a strong market position, Funding Circle has facilitated billions in loans, earning recognition for its commitment to transparency and customer service. As a pioneer in the alternative finance sector, it continues to shape the landscape of business funding, making it a vital player in the financial services industry.
+36 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Financial Intermediation has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Funding Circle's reported carbon emissions
Funding Circle, a financial intermediation services provider (excluding insurance and pension funding) headquartered in the UK, reported a total of approximately 5.67 million kg CO2e for the year 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For the same period, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 37,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were about 36,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounted to approximately 5.63 million kg CO2e.
In 2024, Funding Circle's total emissions were approximately 7.15 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of about 51,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 7.15 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 data was not reported for this year.
For 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 10.95 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 108,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 298,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 10.65 million kg CO2e.
In 2022, Funding Circle's total emissions were approximately 885,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 77,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) was approximately 316,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 was around 569,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions for "purchased goods and services" were a missing data point for this year.
Funding Circle's climate commitments and reduction targets are not detailed in the provided information. The company's emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organisation, and the data for 2025 and 2024 is sourced from Funding Circle Holdings plc Annual Report and Accounts 2025, and the data for 2023 is from Funding Circle Holdings plc Annual Report and Accounts 2024. The 2022 and 2021 data are also linked to the Funding Circle Holdings plc Annual Report and Accounts 2025, with 2022 also linked to the 2024 Annual Report. The 2020 data is sourced from the Funding Circle Holdings plc Annual Report and Accounts 2023, and the 2019 data from the LSE_FCH_2020.pdf document.
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