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Bank J Safra Sarasin

Bank J. Safra Sarasin, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), is a prominent player in the private banking and wealth management industry. Founded in 1841, the bank has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Specialising in sustainable investment solutions, Bank J. Safra Sarasin offers a unique blend of traditional banking services and innovative financial products tailored to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The bank is renowned for its commitment to responsible banking practices and has achieved notable recognition for its expertise in sustainable finance. With a rich history and a focus on client-centric services, Bank J. Safra Sarasin continues to solidify its market position as a trusted partner in wealth management, consistently delivering value through its bespoke financial strategies.

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How does Bank J Safra Sarasin'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.

39

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Bank J Safra Sarasin's score of 39 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bank J Safra Sarasin's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Bank J Safra Sarasin reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,010,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 477,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 937,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 2,596,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The bank's emissions have shown a significant increase from 2022, when total emissions were about 2,832,000 kg CO2e, indicating a need for enhanced climate action. The bank has committed to near-term reduction targets, although specific numerical targets have not been disclosed. They are currently classified as "Committed" under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which indicates a formal commitment to reducing emissions in line with climate science. However, they have not yet set a net-zero target. In 2022, the bank's emissions were composed of 485,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,547,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a decrease in total emissions from 2021, which were approximately 2,035,000 kg CO2e, suggesting some progress in their sustainability efforts. Overall, while Bank J Safra Sarasin has made commitments towards reducing its carbon footprint, the recent increase in emissions highlights the importance of implementing effective strategies to achieve meaningful reductions in the coming years.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
1,474,000
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Scope 3
286,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bank J Safra Sarasin'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. This request for Bank J Safra Sarasin is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bank J Safra Sarasin is participating in some of the initiatives that 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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