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Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo & Company, commonly known as Wells Fargo, is a leading financial services provider headquartered in the United States. Established in 1852, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the banking industry, with significant operations across North America and a presence in various international markets. Wells Fargo offers a diverse range of services, including personal and commercial banking, investment management, and mortgage lending. Its unique approach combines innovative technology with a commitment to customer service, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. The company has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest banks in the US by assets, reflecting its strong market position and reputation for reliability. With a focus on community engagement and sustainable practices, Wells Fargo continues to shape the future of banking.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Wells Fargo'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.

47

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

Wells Fargo's score of 47 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wells Fargo's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Wells Fargo reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 670,972,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 categories. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 77,476,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions accounted for approximately 593,495,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2019 levels by 2030. This follows a previous target of reducing emissions by 45% from a 2008 baseline, which was set to be achieved by 2020. Wells Fargo has also committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, including Scope 3 financed emissions. This long-term goal reflects the company's recognition of the importance of addressing emissions beyond its direct operations. The bank's operational sustainability goals for 2030 include a significant reduction in emissions intensity, targeting a 63% decrease in power sector emissions intensity from 2019 levels. Overall, Wells Fargo's climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.

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Scope 1
105,454,000
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Scope 2
1,495,594,000
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Scope 3
113,727,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wells Fargo'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 Wells Fargo is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Wells Fargo 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
Reduction Actions

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