Public Profile

Ameris Bancorp

Ameris Bancorp, a prominent financial institution headquartered in the United States, has established itself as a leader in the banking industry since its founding in 1971. With a strong presence across the Southeast, particularly in Georgia and Florida, Ameris Bancorp offers a diverse range of banking services, including commercial and retail banking, mortgage lending, and wealth management. The company is recognised for its commitment to customer service and innovative financial solutions, which set it apart in a competitive market. Notable achievements include strategic acquisitions that have expanded its footprint and enhanced its service offerings. Ameris Bancorp continues to strengthen its market position, providing tailored financial products that meet the evolving needs of its clients.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ameris Bancorp'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.

23

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Ameris Bancorp's score of 23 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ameris Bancorp's reported carbon emissions

Ameris Bancorp currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets related to their climate commitments. Without concrete figures or defined initiatives, it is challenging to assess their environmental impact or progress in reducing carbon emissions. However, the banking industry is increasingly recognising the importance of sustainability, and many institutions are setting ambitious climate goals. Ameris Bancorp may be expected to align with these industry trends in the future, focusing on reducing their carbon footprint and enhancing their climate resilience.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ameris Bancorp'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.

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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. Ameris Bancorp is headquartered in US, 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.

Ameris Bancorp 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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