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Plus500

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Plus500 doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 50

Plus500 has a DitchCarbon Score of 50 out of 100, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in their operations. This score reflects the company’s carbon intensity, suggesting there is room for improvement in reducing emissions. A higher score would demonstrate a stronger commitment to lowering carbon intensity and enhancing environmental sustainability.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Very high

Plus500 operates within the finance sector, which has a very low carbon intensity ranking compared to other industries. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

Very low

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Very high

Plus500 operates in the United Kingdom, which has a very low carbon intensity rating, indicating a cleaner energy grid. This favorable environmental context supports Plus500’s sustainability efforts by reducing the carbon footprint associated with their energy consumption.
0.83%

...this company is doing 0.83% worse in emissions than the industry average.

Plus500, founded in 2008 and headquartered in London, operates in the finance sector as a leading provider of Contracts for Difference (CFDs). The company offers a comprehensive trading platform where users can trade leveraged CFDs on various financial instruments including stocks, forex, indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies, ETFs, and options. Plus500 is known for its user-friendly interface, offering a free unlimited demo account, real-time market quotes, and a range of alert types to assist traders in their investment decisions.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Plus500

Plus500 should set definitive and attainable goals for reducing emissions by transitioning to renewable energy sources for all purchased electricity, heat, steam, and cooling, while improving their monitoring and reporting systems to track progress and uncover additional opportunities for emission reductions.

Bad news, Plus500 hasn't committed to SBTi goals yet

Plus500 has not yet established specific commitments with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This means the company has not publicly defined or committed to precise, science-based emissions reduction targets aligned with climate science.
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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

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