Truist Financial Corporation, commonly known as Truist, is a prominent American bank headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Established in 2019 through the merger of BB&T and SunTrust, Truist has quickly become a key player in the financial services industry, primarily serving the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Truist offers a comprehensive range of banking and financial solutions, including personal and commercial banking, investment services, and insurance. What sets Truist apart is its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions, aiming to enhance the banking experience through technology and personalised service. With a strong market position, Truist is recognised for its robust asset base and extensive branch network, making it one of the largest financial institutions in the US. The company continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its dedication to community engagement and sustainable growth.
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In 2023, Truist reported total carbon emissions of approximately 137,650,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 210,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (with a market-based total of 139,612,000 kg CO2e), and 34,824,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact, with emissions data disclosed across all three scopes. Notably, Truist's emissions from Scope 1 and 2 combined reached about 137,860,000 kg CO2e. The company has previously achieved a significant milestone, with heritage BB&T reporting a 25% reduction in energy consumption from 2016 to 2019, equating to a decrease of about 1.32 million pounds of carbon dioxide, which demonstrates their proactive approach to energy efficiency. Truist's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, ensuring that their reported figures are independently sourced. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability practices within its operations.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 17,524,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 218,277,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 100,208,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Truist 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.