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Agricultural Bank of China

The Agricultural Bank of China (ABC), also known as Zhongguo Nongye Yinhang, is a leading financial institution headquartered in Beijing, China. Established in 1951, ABC has played a pivotal role in the development of China's agricultural sector and rural economy, with a strong presence across major operational regions including East and Central China. As a key player in the banking industry, ABC offers a diverse range of services, including corporate banking, personal banking, and wealth management. Its unique focus on agricultural financing distinguishes it from competitors, enabling it to support farmers and agribusinesses effectively. With a robust market position, ABC has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest banks globally by assets, reflecting its commitment to fostering economic growth in rural areas.

DitchCarbon Score

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28

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Agricultural Bank of China's score of 28 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Agricultural Bank of China's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the Agricultural Bank of China reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,211,446,430 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 212,583,030 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,998,863,400 kg CO2e. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 2,153,909,040 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 222,353,260 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 1,931,555,780 kg CO2e. The bank's emissions data for 2020 shows a total of about 102,392,770 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3,287,950 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 99,104,820 kg CO2e. Currently, the Agricultural Bank of China has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it appear to have made any formal climate pledges. This lack of commitments may reflect broader industry trends, where financial institutions are increasingly scrutinised for their environmental impact and climate strategies.

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99,104,820
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Agricultural Bank of China's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Agricultural Bank of China is headquartered in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

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.

Agricultural Bank of China 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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