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Hdfc

HDFC Bank Limited, commonly referred to as HDFC, is a leading financial institution headquartered in Mumbai, India. Established in 1994, HDFC has grown to become one of the largest private sector banks in the country, with a significant presence across urban and rural regions. The bank operates primarily in the banking and financial services industry, offering a diverse range of products including retail banking, wholesale banking, and treasury operations. HDFC Bank is renowned for its innovative digital banking solutions and customer-centric approach, which have set it apart in a competitive market. With a strong emphasis on technology, the bank has achieved numerous accolades, including being consistently ranked among the top banks in India for customer satisfaction and service quality. Its commitment to excellence and robust financial performance solidifies HDFC's position as a trusted leader in the Indian banking sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Hdfc'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.

31

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

Hdfc's score of 31 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hdfc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, HDFC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24856590 kg CO2e, comprising 3981440 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 11903120 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 8972030 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, covering all three scopes of greenhouse gas emissions. Over the years, HDFC has demonstrated a trend of reducing its emissions intensity. For instance, in 2021, the total emissions were about 315141000 kg CO2e, which decreased to approximately 351241000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a focus on improving operational efficiency and reducing carbon footprints. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, HDFC's ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions suggest a commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility. The bank's emissions data highlights its awareness of the impact of its operations on climate change and the importance of addressing these challenges in the financial sector.

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Scope 1
6,500,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
408,400,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
26,700,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hdfc'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. Hdfc is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high 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.

Hdfc 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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