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Bank of Communications

Bank of Communications Co., Ltd., commonly known as Bank of Communications or BoCom, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Shanghai, China. Established in 1908, it has evolved into one of the largest commercial banks in the country, with a significant presence in major operational regions including Hong Kong and various international markets. Operating within the banking and financial services industry, Bank of Communications offers a diverse range of products and services, including corporate banking, personal banking, and wealth management. Its commitment to innovation and customer service distinguishes it from competitors, making it a trusted choice for both individual and corporate clients. With a strong market position, Bank of Communications has achieved notable milestones, including its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2005. The bank continues to expand its global footprint while maintaining a focus on sustainable growth and financial stability.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Bank of Communications'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.

36

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

Bank of Communications's score of 36 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bank of Communications's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Bank of Communications reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,319,460 kg CO2e. This figure includes 975,980 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. The bank's Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity, accounted for about 9,836,120 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which include indirect emissions from the value chain, totalled approximately 507,350 kg CO2e. For 2023, the bank disclosed a significant Scope 1 and 2 emissions total of approximately 444,059,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial increase in reported emissions compared to the previous year. However, specific details regarding the breakdown of these emissions were not provided. Despite the emissions data, Bank of Communications has not set any publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges, which may limit their accountability in addressing climate change. The absence of specific reduction initiatives suggests a need for enhanced commitment to sustainability practices within the banking sector.

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Scope 1
975,980
000,000
Scope 2
9,836,120
0,000,000
Scope 3
507,350
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bank of Communications'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. Bank of Communications 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.

Bank of Communications 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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