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Financial Intermediation
ZA
updated a month ago

Absa Bank Limited

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Absa Bank Limited, commonly referred to as Absa, is a leading financial institution headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa (ZA). Established in 1991, Absa has evolved into a prominent player in the banking sector, offering a wide range of services across retail, business, and corporate banking. The bank operates extensively throughout Southern Africa, with a significant presence in countries such as Botswana, Kenya, and Zambia. Absa's core products include personal and business banking, investment services, and insurance solutions, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative digital offerings. The bank has achieved notable milestones, including its listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and recognition for its commitment to sustainability and community development. With a strong market position, Absa continues to be a trusted partner for millions, driving financial inclusion and economic growth in the region.

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53

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Absa Bank Limited's score of 53 is higher 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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Absa Bank Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Absa Group Limited

Absa Bank Limited, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The bank's climate commitments and reduction initiatives are inherited from its parent company, Absa Group Limited, which operates at a cascade level of 1. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges specific to Absa Bank Limited. The absence of emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that the bank may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. In the context of the financial services industry, it is essential for institutions like Absa Bank to establish clear carbon reduction targets and report on their emissions to align with global climate goals. The bank's commitment to sustainability will be crucial in addressing climate change and enhancing its reputation among environmentally conscious stakeholders.

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20172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
12,707,000
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Scope 2
249,584,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
305,100,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Absa Bank Limited'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 Absa Bank Limited is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Absa Bank Limited 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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