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Absa

Financial IntermediationSouth AfricaPNK: AGRPY
Last verified 5 months agoabsa.africa

Absa Group Limited, commonly known as Absa, is a leading financial services provider headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa (ZA). Established in 1991, Absa has evolved into a prominent player in the financial intermediation services sector, excluding insurance and pension funding. The company operates extensively across Southern Africa, offering a diverse range of banking and financial solutions.

Absa's core products include retail and business banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management services. What sets Absa apart is its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions, tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. With a strong market position, Absa has received numerous accolades for its service excellence and has consistently been recognised for its contributions to the financial industry.

57
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Industry Intensity

Very Low

Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries

Industry performance

0.062
20192025

The Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019

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Reported emissions

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Absa's reported carbon emissions

Absa, headquartered in ZA and operating within financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding, is committed to reducing its carbon footprint. The group has set science-based targets, aiming to reduce its carbon emissions by 51% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target encompasses Scopes 1, 2, and all scopes, with an in-year target of a 3% reduction.

For the reporting year 2025, Absa reported approximately 149.86 million kg CO2e in total emissions. This breaks down into approximately 10.86 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, primarily from stationary and mobile combustion. Scope 2 emissions, solely from purchased electricity, were approximately 131.26 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions amounted to approximately 7.74 million kg CO2e, with business travel and fuel and energy-related activities being significant contributors.

In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 153.77 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 13.26 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 129.33 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 11.18 million kg CO2e.

For 2023, Absa reported total emissions of approximately 151.75 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 21.86 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 112.52 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 17.38 million kg CO2e.

In 2022, total emissions were approximately 177.49 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 15.89 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 138.16 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 23.45 million kg CO2e.

Earlier reporting years show variations in total emissions: approximately 188.19 million kg CO2e in 2021, approximately 189.96 million kg CO2e in 2020, approximately 153.3

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Absa’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

3 goals

2030

51% reduction in Scope 1

We aim to reduce our own carbon emissions by 51% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline.

On track51%

2030

62% reduction in total GHG

Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.

At risk48%

2040

50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity

Across purchased goods and services and logistics.

Behind target22%

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Scope 3 top emissions categories

2 of 15 categories disclosed
Business Travel72%
Fuel & Energy Activities23%
Business Travel72%
Fuel & Energy Activities23%

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