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Synovus

Synovus Financial Corp., commonly known as Synovus, is a prominent financial services company headquartered in the United States. Established in 1888, Synovus has evolved into a leading player in the banking industry, primarily serving the Southeastern region, including Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida. The company offers a diverse range of services, including commercial banking, investment management, and mortgage services, distinguished by its commitment to personalised customer service and innovative financial solutions. Synovus has achieved notable milestones, such as being recognised for its strong community involvement and sustainable banking practices. With a robust market position, Synovus continues to enhance its reputation as a trusted partner for individuals and businesses seeking comprehensive financial services.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Synovus'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.

25

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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Synovus's score of 25 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Synovus's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Synovus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23,328,000 kg CO2e, which includes 3,569,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 19,758,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a notable increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to previous years, where Scope 1 emissions were 2,180,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 1,376,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, Synovus's emissions data reflects ongoing challenges in managing carbon outputs, particularly in Scope 1 emissions, while maintaining a focus on reducing Scope 2 emissions.

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Scope 1
2,514,000
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Scope 2
23,122,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Synovus'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. Synovus is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Synovus 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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