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Aareal Bank

Aareal Bank AG, headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany, is a prominent player in the financial services industry, specialising in property financing and banking solutions. Founded in 1923, the bank has established itself as a trusted partner for real estate investors and developers across Europe, North America, and Asia. With a focus on commercial property financing, Aareal Bank offers unique services such as structured finance, investment management, and digital solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of its clients. The bank's commitment to innovation and sustainability has positioned it as a leader in the sector, earning recognition for its robust financial performance and strategic growth initiatives. Aareal Bank continues to thrive, leveraging its extensive expertise to navigate the complexities of the global real estate market.

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49

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

Aareal Bank's score of 49 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aareal Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Aareal Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,226,563,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 459,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 419,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1,225,685,000 kg CO2e, with the majority stemming from investments (about 1,221,608,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the bank's emissions were approximately 1,324,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and Scope 2 combined, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,065,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 259,000 kg CO2e. Aareal Bank has set ambitious climate commitments, having aimed to achieve a 100% reduction in CO2 emissions from conventional electricity consumption by 2020, a target they established in 2015. This commitment reflects their proactive approach to sustainability and carbon management. Overall, Aareal Bank's emissions data and climate initiatives demonstrate a significant focus on reducing their carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 2 emissions, while also addressing the broader impacts of their investments and operations.

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Scope 1
3,962,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
Scope 2
-
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
-
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-
0,000,000
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-
-
-
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Aareal 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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