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Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited Sustainability Profile

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Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, commonly referred to as BofA Merrill Lynch, is a prominent player in the global financial services industry. Headquartered in Great Britain, the firm operates extensively across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, providing a wide range of investment banking, asset management, and wealth management services. Founded in 2009, following the acquisition of Merrill Lynch by Bank of America, the company has quickly established itself as a leader in financial markets. BofA Merrill Lynch is renowned for its innovative solutions in capital raising, risk management, and advisory services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes corporations, institutions, and governments. With a strong market position, the firm has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its commitment to sustainability and responsible investing. Its unique blend of global reach and local expertise sets it apart in a competitive landscape, making it a trusted partner for clients seeking comprehensive financial solutions.

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36

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited's score of 36 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Bank of America Corporation

Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The organisation is part of a larger corporate family, with emissions performance data inherited from its parent company, Bank of America Corporation, at a cascade level of 5. Despite the lack of direct emissions data, Bank of America Corporation has made significant climate commitments, including various reduction initiatives. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited are not detailed in the available information. As a merged entity, Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited aligns with broader corporate sustainability goals, although specific initiatives or targets related to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges are not provided. The organisation's commitment to addressing climate change is reflected in its integration within the larger framework of Bank of America Corporation's sustainability efforts.

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201020192020202120222023
Scope 1
106,870,000
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Scope 2
1,644,068,000
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0,000,000
00,000,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
1,450,834,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited'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 Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 7% last year and increased by approximately 146% since 2010, 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 "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 48% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
48%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
28%
Employee Commuting
10%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
5%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Business Travel
3%
Capital Goods
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%

Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited'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.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited 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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