Desjardins
Desjardins Group, a leading financial cooperative based in Canada, has been a cornerstone of the financial services industry since its founding in 1900. Headquartered in Lévis, Quebec, Desjardins operates extensively across Canada, providing a wide range of services including banking, insurance, and investment solutions. Renowned for its commitment to member satisfaction and community development, Desjardins offers unique products such as cooperative banking and tailored insurance plans that distinguish it from traditional financial institutions. With a strong market position, Desjardins is celebrated for its innovative approach and has received numerous accolades for its sustainable practices and customer service excellence. As a pioneer in the cooperative model, Desjardins continues to shape the financial landscape in Canada and beyond.
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Desjardins's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Desjardins reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,975,000 kg CO2e. This marks a decrease from 2023, when emissions were about 20,178,000 kg CO2e. The emissions data for 2022 indicates a total of approximately 19,438,000 kg CO2e, with a breakdown of 5,404,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,218,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 12,816,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Desjardins has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across all operational and financial activities by 2040, particularly targeting high-emission sectors such as energy, real estate, and transportation. Additionally, the organisation has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% from 2020 levels by 2030, a target that has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all figures are reported directly by Desjardins. The organisation's emissions intensity for its operations (Scopes 1 and 2) was approximately 4,300 kg CO2e/m² in 2024, reflecting its ongoing efforts to improve sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 17,076,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,961,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 38,079,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Desjardins is not participating in any 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.
