IG Group is a London-based online financial services company founded in 1974, offering CFD and derivatives trading to retail and institutional clients.
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Limited evidence. Published with 2 independent parties, below our full-confidence threshold of 3. Every source cited on this page passed the same quality checks as any other score: all live, none from data aggregators. There is simply less of it.
IG Group discloses operational emissions with third-party assurance but absolute emissions are rising 13% year-on-year. No validated science-based targets exist; the sole quantified commitment is a 2.5% intensity reduction. Supply chain emissions remain largely unmanaged despite representing 35,000+ tCO2e annually. Renewable energy relies on unbundled certificates without additionality verification.
IG Group scores 34/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified August 2026.
That places IG Group joint 505th of 847 companies scored, and joint 25th of 51 in Financial Services / Banking.
Where IG Group sits among financial services / banking peers.
Among the 51 major financial services / banking brands we've scored, IG Group is tied =25th of 51, with 5 others.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
Only quantified target is 2.5% relative (intensity-based) reduction—not absolute.
No formal circular economy targets, supplier sustainability requirements, or comprehensive recycling programme disclosed.
Net Zero CO2 by 2050 stated as informal aspiration without credible pathway.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Controversies & Red Flags (8/10, 8/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Resource Use & Waste (2/10, 3/10).
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“Scope 1 (tCO2e) 180.8 … Scope 2 (tCO2e) 758.7 … Total Scope 1 and 2 (tCO2e) 939.5”
“The total carbon emissions for IG Group plc for the reporting period 1st June 2022 to 31st May 2023 is 25,186.20 tCO2e”
“green features such as 100% renewable electricity and LED lighting that cuts energy consumption by 45%”
“We believe this means we must operate ethically, we must minimise our impact on the environment”
“The Brighter Future Framework is our ESG strategy. Launched in FY21, it identifies the key risks posed by our business”
“Formal commitment to the Science Based Target Initiative”
“The SBTi's Target Dashboard lists companies and financial institutions that have set science-based targets, or have committed to developing targets.”
“An independent think tank producing data-driven analysis on how business and finance are impacting the climate crisis”
“IG Group Holdings plc … Industry: Financial services … Services: OTC; EDT; Stock trading”
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IG Group is a London-based online financial services company founded in 1974, offering CFD and derivatives trading to retail and institutional clients. With approximately 2,400 employees, it operates as a standalone broker with no lending book, insurance portfolio, or fossil fuel financing exposure. A pure-play retail derivatives platform with minimal direct environmental footprint.
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