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Al Baraka Bank

Al Baraka Bank, officially known as Al Baraka Banking Group, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Turkey (TR). Established in 1984, the bank has grown to become a key player in the Islamic banking sector, with a strong presence in various regions, including the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Specialising in Sharia-compliant financial services, Al Baraka Bank offers a diverse range of products, including retail banking, corporate financing, and investment services. Its unique approach to ethical banking sets it apart in the industry, catering to clients seeking financial solutions aligned with Islamic principles. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Al Baraka Bank has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its market position as a trusted provider of Islamic banking services.

DitchCarbon Score

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39

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Al Baraka Bank's score of 39 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Al Baraka Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Al Baraka Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,643,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 417,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (1,821,350 kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (839,820 kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (1,485,390 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions accounted for about 1,039,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 1,187,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel (923,190 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (888,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the bank's total emissions were around 1,675,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 4,146,560 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 5,898,480 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 807,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite these figures, Al Baraka Bank has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they outlined any climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the banking sector.

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201820222023
Scope 1
3,546,690
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Scope 2
7,618,110
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Scope 3
2,166,020
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0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Al Baraka Bank'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. Al Baraka Bank is headquartered in TR, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Al Baraka Bank 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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