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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Sustainability Profile

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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, is a leading financial institution in the Islamic banking sector. Established in 1997, ADIB has grown significantly, offering a comprehensive range of Sharia-compliant banking products and services tailored to meet the needs of both individual and corporate clients. With a strong presence in the UAE and expanding operations across the Middle East and North Africa, ADIB is renowned for its innovative solutions, including personal finance, home loans, and investment services. The bank's commitment to customer service and ethical banking practices has positioned it as a trusted choice in the industry. Notable achievements include multiple awards for excellence in Islamic finance, underscoring its market leadership and dedication to sustainable growth.

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How does Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank'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.

54

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's score of 54 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,917,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 191,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 12,906,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 347,000 kg CO2e, primarily from business travel and waste generated in operations. ADIB has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a baseline year of 2022. Additionally, the bank is dedicated to achieving net zero operational emissions by 2050, aligning with the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 strategic initiative and the global climate objectives of the Paris Agreement. Furthermore, ADIB targets a 39% reduction in its physical emissions intensity (PEI) to 35 kg CO2e/m² by 2030. The bank's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. ADIB's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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20172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
198,000
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0,000,000
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000,000
Scope 2
1,656,000
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0,000,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 3
234,000
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000,000
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00,000
000,000
000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's Location?

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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 Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is in AE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 247% last year and increased by approximately 48% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 3% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Waste Generated in Operations" being the largest emissions source at 111% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Waste Generated in Operations
111%
Business Travel
100%

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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