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Ambank

AmBank, officially known as AmBank Group, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Malaysia (MY). Established in 1975, the bank has grown to become a key player in the Malaysian banking sector, offering a diverse range of services across retail banking, corporate banking, and investment banking. With a strong presence in major operational regions throughout Malaysia, AmBank is recognised for its innovative financial solutions, including personal loans, credit cards, and wealth management services. The bank's commitment to customer-centricity and digital transformation has positioned it as a leader in the industry. Notable achievements include its consistent ranking among the top banks in Malaysia, reflecting its robust market position and dedication to excellence in service delivery. AmBank continues to evolve, adapting to the dynamic financial landscape while maintaining its core values of integrity and professionalism.

DitchCarbon Score

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46

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

Ambank's score of 46 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

96%

Ambank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ambank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,806,000 kg CO2e, comprising 70,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 16,806,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 877,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from employee commuting (329,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (262,000 kg CO2e). Over the years, Ambank has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2022, the bank's total emissions were about 18,703,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in 2023. However, specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed, and there are no documented climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets available. Ambank's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability. The bank continues to focus on sustainability as part of its operational strategy, although further details on specific reduction initiatives would enhance its climate commitment narrative.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
122,030
000,000
00,000,000
00,000
00,000
00,000
Scope 2
17,745,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
424,000
000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ambank'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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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Ambank is headquartered in MY, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium 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.

Ambank 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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