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Union Bank of Colombo PLC

Union Bank of Colombo PLC, commonly referred to as Union Bank, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Established in 1995, the bank has made significant strides in the Sri Lankan banking sector, offering a comprehensive range of services across retail, corporate, and investment banking. With a strong presence in major operational regions throughout Sri Lanka, Union Bank is dedicated to providing innovative financial solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of its customers. Its core products include savings and current accounts, loans, and investment services, distinguished by a commitment to customer-centric service and technological advancement. Recognised for its robust market position, Union Bank has achieved notable milestones, including various awards for excellence in banking services. The bank continues to play a vital role in the economic development of Sri Lanka, fostering financial inclusion and supporting local businesses.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Union Bank of Colombo PLC'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.

20

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

Union Bank of Colombo PLC's score of 20 is lower than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Union Bank of Colombo PLC's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Union Bank of Colombo PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,505,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 267,000 kg CO2e, which encompasses direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,238,000 kg CO2e, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Currently, there are no disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Union Bank of Colombo PLC, indicating a potential area for future commitment to climate action. The bank's emissions data reflects its operational impact, and without specific reduction initiatives, it remains crucial for the institution to consider setting measurable targets to align with industry standards for sustainability and climate responsibility.

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2024
Scope 1
267,000
Scope 2
1,238,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Union Bank of Colombo PLC'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.

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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. Union Bank of Colombo PLC is headquartered in LK, which has a rank of high, indicating high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Union Bank of Colombo PLC 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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