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Bank Of Ireland

Bank of Ireland, one of the oldest financial institutions in Ireland, was founded in 1783 and has since established itself as a leading player in the banking sector. Headquartered in Dublin, IE, the bank operates extensively across Ireland and the UK, providing a wide range of financial services. Specialising in personal banking, business banking, and wealth management, Bank of Ireland is renowned for its innovative products, including tailored mortgage solutions and comprehensive investment services. The bank's commitment to customer service and digital banking solutions sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Bank of Ireland has achieved numerous milestones, including significant contributions to the Irish economy and a robust presence in the financial services industry. Its dedication to sustainability and community engagement further enhances its reputation as a trusted financial partner.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Bank Of Ireland'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.

57

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 Ireland's score of 57 is higher than 99% 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 Ireland's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Bank of Ireland reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,739,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,615,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 10,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5,058,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2022, where emissions were about 14,045,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Bank of Ireland has shown a trend of reducing its emissions, with a notable decrease from 2019's total of approximately 15,963,000 kg CO2e. The bank's emissions in 2020 were about 17,782,000 kg CO2e, which further declined to approximately 12,614,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented for Bank of Ireland. The bank has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint. Overall, while Bank of Ireland has made progress in reducing its emissions, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests an opportunity for further commitment to climate action.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bank Of Ireland'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. Bank Of Ireland is headquartered in IE, 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.

Bank Of Ireland is committed to some 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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