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Access Holdings PLC

Access Holdings PLC, commonly known as Access Bank, is a leading financial institution headquartered in California. Established in 2002, the bank has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including Africa and the UK, positioning itself as a key player in the banking industry. Specialising in retail and corporate banking, Access Bank offers a diverse range of services, including loans, investment solutions, and digital banking platforms. What sets Access Bank apart is its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions, ensuring a seamless banking experience. With a strong market presence, Access Bank has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in service delivery and sustainability initiatives. As a forward-thinking institution, Access Holdings PLC continues to redefine banking standards while fostering economic growth in the communities it serves.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Access Holdings PLC'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.

30

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Access Holdings PLC's score of 30 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Access Holdings PLC's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Access Holdings PLC reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 57,068,540 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 14,221,600 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 53,574,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This comprehensive disclosure highlights the company's commitment to transparency regarding its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Despite the substantial emissions figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their sustainability reports. Access Holdings PLC has not established Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or documented climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment to climate action. The company operates within a global context where financial institutions are increasingly held accountable for their environmental impact. As such, Access Holdings PLC's emissions data underscores the importance of developing robust strategies to mitigate climate change and enhance sustainability practices moving forward.

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2022
Scope 1
57,068,540
Scope 2
14,221,600
Scope 3
53,574,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Access Holdings PLC'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. Access Holdings PLC is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Access Holdings PLC is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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

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