Truist
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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Industry Benchmark
Truist's score of 41 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Truist's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Truist reported total carbon emissions of approximately 253,887,350 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 13,765,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 139,612,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of around 98,641,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Truist has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 168,687,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and 85,919,270 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a focus on managing emissions across all scopes, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Truist's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in carbon reporting. The company continues to evaluate its environmental impact and seeks to implement strategies for improvement, although no specific reduction targets have been established as of the latest reports.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7,096,440,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Truist 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.
