Absa Bank Kenya PLC, a prominent player in the financial intermediation services sector, is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. Established in 1984, the bank has evolved significantly, offering a diverse range of financial products and services tailored to meet the needs of individuals and businesses across the region.
With a strong focus on retail and corporate banking, Absa Bank Kenya provides unique offerings such as innovative digital banking solutions and personalised customer service. The bank has consistently positioned itself as a leader in the market, achieving notable milestones, including its rebranding from Barclays Bank Kenya to Absa Bank Kenya PLC in 2020.
Recognised for its commitment to customer satisfaction and financial inclusion, Absa Bank Kenya continues to enhance its service delivery, making it a trusted partner in the financial landscape of East Africa.
-5 vs industry average
Absa Bank Kenya PLC’s score of 30 is lower than 45% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Absa Bank Kenya PLC's reported carbon emissions
Absa Bank Kenya PLC, headquartered in Kenya and operating within the financial intermediation services sector, reported its carbon emissions for 2023. The bank's total emissions for that year amounted to approximately 4,170 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,410 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,140 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 520 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services representing this entire Scope 3 figure.
Absa Bank Kenya PLC's climate commitments are currently in the process of being established, with no specific reduction targets or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) commitments disclosed at this time. The provided data indicates that emission reporting is handled at the direct organizational level for Absa Bank Kenya PLC, rather than being cascaded from a parent company for these specific emissions and target metrics.
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Absa Bank Kenya PLC’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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