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National Bank Of Canada

The National Bank of Canada (Banque Nationale du Canada), headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, is a prominent player in the Canadian banking industry. Founded in 1859, it has established itself as a leading financial institution, primarily serving the provinces of Quebec and Ontario, while also expanding its reach across Canada. Specialising in personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and financial markets, the National Bank offers a diverse range of core products and services, including innovative digital banking solutions. Its commitment to customer service and community engagement sets it apart in a competitive landscape. With a strong market position, the National Bank of Canada has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its sustainable practices and technological advancements. As a trusted financial partner, it continues to adapt to the evolving needs of its clients, ensuring a robust presence in the Canadian financial sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does National Bank Of Canada'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.

38

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

National Bank Of Canada's score of 38 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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National Bank Of Canada's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the National Bank of Canada reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,392,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,237,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 13,491,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 5,664,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown indicates significant contributions from business travel and employee commuting. Over the past few years, the bank has shown a trend of fluctuating emissions, with a notable decrease from approximately 20,848,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 17,994,000 kg CO2e in 2022, before rising again in 2023. Despite these fluctuations, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or initiatives aimed at achieving specific emissions reductions. The National Bank of Canada has committed to addressing climate change, although specific reduction initiatives or targets have not been outlined. The bank's emissions data reflects its operational impact and highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to manage and reduce carbon footprints in the financial sector.

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Scope 1
2,832,000
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Scope 2
11,860,000
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Scope 3
6,156,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. National Bank Of Canada'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. National Bank Of Canada is headquartered in CA, 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.

National Bank Of Canada 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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