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Dbs Bank

DBS Bank Ltd, commonly referred to as DBS, is a leading financial services group headquartered in Singapore (SG). Established in 1968, DBS has evolved into a prominent player in the banking industry, with a strong presence across Asia, particularly in markets such as Hong Kong, China, and India. The bank offers a comprehensive range of services, including consumer banking, corporate banking, investment banking, and wealth management. Notably, DBS is recognised for its innovative digital banking solutions, which enhance customer experience and streamline financial transactions. With numerous accolades, including being named "Asia's Best Bank" by several financial publications, DBS Bank continues to solidify its market position through a commitment to sustainability and customer-centric services.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Dbs Bank'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.

48

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

Dbs Bank's score of 48 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

83%

Dbs Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, DBS Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 45,789,000 kg CO2e in Singapore (SG). This figure includes 1,060,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 16,202,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 28,527,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses areas such as business travel (11,219,000 kg CO2e) and upstream leased assets (12,382,000 kg CO2e). DBS Bank has made commitments to address its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives were not detailed in the provided data. The bank's emissions intensity is reported at 0.00936 kg CO2e per SGD of revenue, indicating a focus on improving efficiency in relation to its financial performance. As part of its climate commitments, DBS Bank is likely to align with industry standards and best practices, although no specific climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets were mentioned. The bank's ongoing efforts reflect a broader commitment to sustainability and reducing environmental impact within the financial sector.

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20232024
Scope 1
582,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
19,712,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
33,152,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dbs Bank'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. Dbs Bank is headquartered in SG, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Dbs Bank 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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