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Bnp Paribas

BNP Paribas, a leading global banking and financial services provider, is headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 2000 through the merger of Banque Nationale de Paris and Paribas, the institution has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. Operating within the banking industry, BNP Paribas offers a diverse range of services, including retail banking, investment solutions, and asset management. The bank is renowned for its innovative products, such as sustainable financing and tailored leasing solutions, which set it apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to responsible banking, BNP Paribas has achieved significant milestones, including recognition as one of the world's largest banks by assets. Its strategic focus on digital transformation and customer-centric services further solidifies its position as a key player in the global financial landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Bnp Paribas'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.

56

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

Bnp Paribas's score of 56 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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Bnp Paribas's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, BNP Paribas reported carbon emissions of approximately 45,353,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 120,659,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 75,850,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The bank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. As part of its Net Zero Road Map, BNP Paribas has established intermediate reduction targets of 30% for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, and 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. In 2021, the bank's emissions included approximately 50,144,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 99,087,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 32,813,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The 2020 emissions were reported at 34,700,000 kg CO2e in total, with 49,041,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 233,831,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 64,467,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. BNP Paribas is committed to enhancing its climate-related indicators to support its net-zero objective, reflecting a proactive approach to climate action within the financial sector.

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Scope 1
62,148,000
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Scope 2
183,092,000
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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. Bnp Paribas'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. Bnp Paribas is headquartered in FR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bnp Paribas 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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