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Ulster Bank

Ulster Bank, a prominent financial institution headquartered in Great Britain, has been serving customers since its establishment in 1836. With a strong presence in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, the bank operates within the banking and financial services industry, offering a range of products tailored to meet diverse customer needs. The bank's core services include personal and business banking, mortgages, and investment solutions, distinguished by their commitment to customer service and innovative digital banking options. Ulster Bank has achieved significant milestones, including its integration into the Royal Bank of Scotland Group, enhancing its market position and operational capabilities. Recognised for its reliability and customer-centric approach, Ulster Bank continues to play a vital role in the financial landscape, providing essential services that support both individual and business growth.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ulster Bank'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 Services Auxiliary to 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Ulster Bank's score of 39 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ulster Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Ulster Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,551,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,111,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,441,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marked a slight increase in emissions compared to 2018, when the bank's emissions were about 4,050,000 kg CO2e, with 947,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4,150,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Ulster Bank has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or climate pledges. The bank's emissions per full-time equivalent (FTE) were reported at 1,830 kg CO2e in 2019, indicating a decrease from 2,040 kg CO2e per FTE in 2018. While Ulster Bank has not outlined formal reduction initiatives or commitments, their emissions data reflects ongoing monitoring and reporting practices in line with industry standards.

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20182019
Scope 1
947,000
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Scope 2
4,150,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ulster Bank's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Ulster Bank is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ulster Bank 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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