La Banque Postale, headquartered in Paris, France, is a prominent player in the banking and financial services industry. Established in 2006, it has rapidly evolved to become a key provider of retail banking, insurance, and asset management services across the country and beyond. With a strong commitment to accessibility and social responsibility, La Banque Postale offers a unique range of products, including current accounts, savings solutions, and home loans, tailored to meet the diverse needs of its customers. The bank is particularly noted for its focus on sustainable finance and innovative digital banking solutions. As a subsidiary of the La Poste Group, La Banque Postale has achieved significant market presence, serving millions of clients and earning recognition for its customer-centric approach and robust financial performance.
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In 2023, La Banque Postale reported total carbon emissions of approximately 67,398,000 kg CO2e, comprising 19,699,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,705,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 43,994,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked an increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 59,106,000 kg CO2e. The bank has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 46% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, La Banque Postale is committed to reducing the carbon footprint of its directly-held equity and corporate bond portfolio by 25% over the 2019-2024 period, with similar targets extended to infrastructure investments. Furthermore, the bank has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 and has committed to Science Based Targets (SBTs) for its real estate, mortgages, electricity generation project finance, and corporate instruments by 2030, covering 85% of its total investment and lending activities as of 2020. These initiatives reflect La Banque Postale's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint in alignment with global climate goals.
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2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 10,454,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 10,454,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 18,126,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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