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Funding Circle Holdings PLC

Common Name
Funding Circle Holdings
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Credit Services
Employees
726
Ticker
FCH
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Description
Funding Circle Holdings plc is a leading UK financial technology company specializing in providing loans and financial services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 2010 by Oxford ...

Funding Circle Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Funding Circle Holdings completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Funding Circle Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
N/A
108a
77a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
N/A
190a
239a
Location-Based
51a
265a
313a
Total Scope 3
3,003,697a
3,117,460a
569a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
N/A
0.5042a
0.4099a
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a. Funding Circle Holdings's Annual Report 2024
b. Funding Circle Holdings's Annual Report 2022

Insights into Funding Circle Holdings's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Funding Circle Holdings amounted to 51 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure reflects indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Funding Circle Holdings decreased by 86.33%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

What are Funding Circle Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Funding Circle Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 51 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Funding Circle Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Funding Circle Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 89.66%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Funding Circle Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 80.75% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does Funding Circle Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Funding Circle Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a

Funding Circle Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240150300450600tCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Funding Circle Holdings's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Funding Circle Holdings reported 3,003,697 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Funding Circle Holdings includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 7 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

Funding Circle Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240800 k1.6 M2.4 M3.2 MtCO2e-48%+391%+547784%-4%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Funding Circle Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Funding Circle Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,003,697 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 0.24% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.76% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Funding Circle Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Funding Circle Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Funding Circle Holdings disclose?

In 2024, Funding Circle Holdings reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Funding Circle Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Funding Circle Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Investments (Cat. 15): 2,996,550 tCO₂e (99.76%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,718 tCO₂e (0.19%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 766 tCO₂e (0.03%)

Funding Circle Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Investments(Cat. 15)(99.8%)

Insights into Funding Circle Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Funding Circle Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 108 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 214 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.5 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Funding Circle Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

201001,00010,00050,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)SoFi TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 293 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,613Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MShriram FinanceYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,236 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,672Scope 1 Intensity: 1.59 tCO2e/$MSynchrony FinancialYear: 2024Scope 1: 168 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,154Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MPaypal HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 31,818Scope 1 Intensity: 0.07 tCO2e/$MBajaj FinanceYear: 2025Scope 1: 6,169 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,958Scope 1 Intensity: 1.24 tCO2e/$MCapital One FinancialYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,251 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,110Scope 1 Intensity: 0.19 tCO2e/$MAmerican ExpressYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,817 tCO2eRevenue: $M 65,952Scope 1 Intensity: 0.33 tCO2e/$MMastercardYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,962 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,156Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MVisaYear: 2025Scope 1: 12,635 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,997Scope 1 Intensity: 0.32 tCO2e/$MIntrumYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,294 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,851Scope 1 Intensity: 0.70 tCO2e/$MGrenkeYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,690 tCO2eRevenue: $M 599Scope 1 Intensity: 4.49 tCO2e/$MAEON Credit Service (M)Year: 2023Scope 1: 167 tCO2eRevenue: $M 366Scope 1 Intensity: 0.46 tCO2e/$MHypoportYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,278 tCO2eRevenue: $M 708Scope 1 Intensity: 4.63 tCO2e/$MDiffer Group AutoYear: 2023Scope 1: 74 tCO2eRevenue: $M 317Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MEleving GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,249 tCO2eRevenue: $M 297Scope 1 Intensity: 4.21 tCO2e/$MBFF BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 99 tCO2eRevenue: $M 485Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MZenkoku HoshoYear: 2025Scope 1: 40 tCO2eRevenue: $M 380Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MPoonawalla FincorpYear: 2025Scope 1: 347 tCO2eRevenue: $M 490Scope 1 Intensity: 0.71 tCO2e/$MJMT Network ServicesYear: 2023Scope 1: 262 tCO2eRevenue: $M 148Scope 1 Intensity: 1.77 tCO2e/$MResurs HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 51 tCO2eRevenue: $M 323Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MH & T GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 271 tCO2eRevenue: $M 333Scope 1 Intensity: 0.81 tCO2e/$MFunding Circle HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 108 tCO2eRevenue: $M 214Scope 1 Intensity: 0.50 tCO2e/$M

How does Funding Circle Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Funding Circle Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.5 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.33, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Funding Circle Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Funding Circle Holdings ranked 13 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Funding Circle Holdings is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

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