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Helaba

Helaba, officially known as Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. Established in 1953, Helaba has grown to become a key player in the banking sector, primarily serving the regions of Hesse and Thuringia, while also maintaining a strong presence across Europe. Specialising in corporate banking, real estate financing, and public sector services, Helaba distinguishes itself through its commitment to sustainable finance and innovative solutions tailored to client needs. The bank has achieved notable milestones, including its consistent ranking among the top German Landesbanken, reflecting its robust market position and reputation for reliability. With a diverse portfolio of products and services, Helaba continues to support economic development and infrastructure projects, making it a vital partner for businesses and public entities alike.

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30

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

Helaba's score of 30 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Helaba's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Helaba reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,390,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,034,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 835,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,522,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Comparatively, in 2022, Helaba's total emissions were about 7,583,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction of approximately 1,193,000 kg CO2e year-on-year. The emissions for 2021 were reported at 6,728,000 kg CO2e, while in 2020, the total was around 7,469,000 kg CO2e. This trend shows a general decrease in emissions over the past few years. Despite these reductions, Helaba has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The bank's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to manage and reduce its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and climate responsibility.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
2,514,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
1,268,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
3,687,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Helaba'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 Helaba is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Helaba is not committed to any 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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