Curious to see your top suppliers emissions?
Book a demo for a pilot project
Funding Circle
Financial IntermediationUnited KingdomPNK: FDCHF
Last verified 2 months agofundingcircle.com
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.
71
DitchCarbon score
+34 vs industry average
Funding Circle’s score of 71 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Part of the Sustainability team at Funding Circle?
- Control how your company's emission story is told
- Respond to customers efficiently
- See who's viewing your profile
Industry Intensity
Low
Financial Intermediation has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.096
20182025
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Funding Circle's reported carbon emissions
Funding Circle, a UK-based financial intermediation services company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,671,000 kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 37,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 36,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and 5,634,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to their Scope 3 emissions were purchased goods and services (approximately 4,618,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 433,000 kg CO2e).
In 2024, Funding Circle's total emissions were approximately 7,147,000 kg CO2e. This comprised about 51,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based) and 7,147,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Significant Scope 3 sources included purchased goods and services (approximately 5,718,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (approximately 766,000 kg CO2e).
Looking back to 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 10,949,000 kg CO2e, with about 108,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 265,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and 10,651,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Purchased goods and services contributed roughly 9,217,000 kg CO2e to their Scope 3 emissions. In 2022, total reported emissions were approximately 885,000 kg CO2e, including 77,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 313,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and 569,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, with business travel being a major Scope 3 category at approximately 563,000 kg CO2e.
For 2021, Funding Circle reported total emissions of approximately 656,000 kg CO2e, consisting of about 129,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 340,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and 116,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2020, the company disclosed Scope 1 emissions of approximately 132,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (location-based) emissions of about 378,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2020 included business travel (approximately 15,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 42,000 kg CO2e).
In 2019, Funding Circle reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 147,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 493,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions data was not fully disclosed for this year.
Funding Circle has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets, including SBTi targets, nor has it signed up to initiatives such as the Climate Pledge or RE100.
Unlock detailed emission data
Access structured emission data, company specific factors and auditable source documents
Funding Circle’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
No climate goals have been disclosed for Funding Circle yet.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
8 of 15 categories disclosedSee all scope 3 categories
Already have an account? Sign in now
Emissions comparison with industry peers
View similar organisationsCompanyCountryIndustryLast updatedScoreDetails
Funding Circle2 months ago
71
Usage policy
You’re welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL. Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.
See our License Agreement for more details.
Where does DitchCarbondata come from?
Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers
Learn more