Standard Chartered Bank
Standard Chartered Bank, a leading international bank headquartered in Great Britain, has established a strong presence across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East since its founding in 1969. Renowned for its commitment to emerging markets, the bank operates primarily in the financial services industry, focusing on retail banking, corporate banking, and wealth management. With a diverse portfolio of core products and services, including personal loans, credit cards, and investment solutions, Standard Chartered differentiates itself through its innovative digital banking platforms and customer-centric approach. The bank has achieved notable milestones, such as being recognised for its sustainable finance initiatives and strong corporate governance. As a prominent player in the global banking sector, Standard Chartered continues to enhance its market position, driven by a commitment to responsible banking and a focus on delivering exceptional value to its clients.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Standard Chartered Bank'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Standard Chartered Bank's score of 46 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Standard Chartered Bank's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Standard Chartered Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 42,485,144,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 8,488,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 26,246,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 42,450,410,000 kg CO2e. The bank's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with a notable decrease from about 290,937,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to the latest figure in 2023. However, there are no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed in their recent reports, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Standard Chartered Bank's emissions data reflects its global operations, and while it has made strides in tracking and reporting its carbon footprint, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for a more robust climate strategy moving forward.
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Get Started| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 7,922,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 180,014,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 120,710,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
Standard Chartered Bank is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
