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Financial Intermediation
ZA
updated 25 days ago

Transaction Capital Sustainability Profile

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Transaction Capital, a leading South African financial services group, is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA. Founded in 2003, the company has established itself in the specialised finance and technology sectors, focusing on providing innovative solutions in the transport and logistics, as well as the credit and collections industries. With a diverse portfolio that includes vehicle financing, debt collection, and data analytics, Transaction Capital stands out for its commitment to leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position. Recognised for its robust growth and adaptability, Transaction Capital continues to thrive in a competitive landscape, making it a key player in the South African financial services industry.

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26

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Transaction Capital's score of 26 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Transaction Capital's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Transaction Capital reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,532,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,961,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 13,571,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 11,530,086,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 1 emissions primarily stem from mobile combustion (4,765,000 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (1,160,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 15,588,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 5,858,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 9,730,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 10,354,469,000 kg CO2e. Transaction Capital has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor do they participate in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the figures are independently reported by Transaction Capital Limited. Overall, the company’s emissions profile highlights a substantial reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which are often the most challenging to manage, reflecting the broader industry context where companies are increasingly scrutinised for their entire value chain's carbon footprint.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
1,850,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
7,404,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
420,875,700
000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Transaction Capital's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Transaction Capital'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.

How Carbon Intensive is Transaction Capital'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 Transaction Capital is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Transaction Capital's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Transaction Capital's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 11% last year and increased significantly since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 84% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Use of Sold Products
84%
Purchased Goods and Services
12%
Investments
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Transaction Capital'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.

Transaction Capital 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
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