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Transaction Capital

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Transaction Capital's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

29

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Transaction Capital's score of 29 is higher than 77% 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, 5,904,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 11,530,086,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 1 emissions primarily stemmed from mobile combustion (about 4,765,000 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (approximately 1,160,000 kg CO2e). The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as indicated in their recent disclosures. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in their climate impact. In comparison, in 2022, their total emissions were 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, indicating a slight increase in emissions year-on-year. Transaction Capital's emissions per employee for Scope 1 and 2 were reported at 1,750 kg CO2e in 2023, reflecting their operational efficiency amidst rising emissions. The company remains focused on understanding its carbon footprint while navigating the complexities of climate commitments in the financial services sector.

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

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Transaction Capital is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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