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ABANCA

ABANCA, officially known as ABANCA Corporación Bancaria, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Portugal. Established in 2014, the bank has rapidly expanded its operations across key regions in Spain and Portugal, focusing on retail banking, corporate finance, and investment services. With a commitment to innovation, ABANCA offers a range of unique products, including personalised banking solutions and digital services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The bank has garnered recognition for its customer-centric approach and has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a competitive player in the Iberian banking sector. ABANCA's dedication to sustainability and community engagement further distinguishes it in the industry, making it a trusted choice for individuals and businesses alike.

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How does ABANCA'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.

45

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

ABANCA's score of 45 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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ABANCA's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, ABANCA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,397,640 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,270,240 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,298,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from business travel (1,431,710 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (966,190 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2023, ABANCA's emissions were about 6,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,094,210 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 6,180,930 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,545,230 kg CO2e. This indicates a rise in emissions across all scopes from 2023 to 2024. ABANCA has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 7% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2027, which translates to a decrease of approximately 94,000 kg CO2e from the 2024 baseline, resulting in a target of about 1,304,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 1 emissions per employee by 6.7% and Scope 3 emissions per employee by 5.5% within the same timeframe. These commitments reflect ABANCA's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and emissions management.

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201920232024
Scope 1
1,397,640
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
3,270,240
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
3,298,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. ABANCA'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 ABANCA is in PT, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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ABANCA 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.

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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