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Canara Bank

Canara Bank, officially known as Canara Bank Limited, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Established in 1906, it has grown to become one of the largest public sector banks in the country, with a significant presence across various regions, including southern and western India. Operating in the banking and financial services industry, Canara Bank offers a diverse range of products and services, including retail banking, corporate banking, and wealth management. Its unique approach to customer service and innovative digital banking solutions have positioned it as a leader in the sector. With a rich history marked by key milestones, Canara Bank has consistently achieved notable accolades, including recognition for its robust financial performance and commitment to social responsibility. As a trusted name in banking, it continues to play a vital role in India's economic landscape.

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How does Canara 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.

23

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Canara Bank's score of 23 is lower than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Canara Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Canara Bank reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 11,741,850 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 272,722,940 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This data highlights the bank's operational impact on climate change, with a combined total of approximately 284,464,790 kg CO2e in emissions for the year. Looking ahead, Canara Bank's emissions for 2024 are projected to increase, with Scope 1 emissions estimated at 35,296,130 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 195,643,450 kg CO2e. This indicates a potential rise in their carbon footprint, which may necessitate enhanced climate action strategies. Currently, Canara Bank has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. This absence of formal commitments suggests a need for the bank to establish clear sustainability goals to mitigate its environmental impact effectively. Overall, while Canara Bank's emissions data provides a snapshot of its current climate impact, the lack of reduction targets underscores the importance of developing a robust climate strategy to address future challenges.

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20232024
Scope 1
11,741,850
00,000,000
Scope 2
272,722,940
000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Canara Bank'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Canara Bank is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Canara Bank 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.

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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