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Financial Intermediation
US
updated 5 months ago

Appalachian Financial Corporation

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Appalachian Financial Corporation, often referred to as AFC, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in the United States. Established in 2000, the company has made significant strides in the banking sector, particularly within the Appalachian region, where it serves a diverse clientele. Specialising in personal and commercial banking, AFC offers a range of core products, including loans, mortgages, and investment services, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative solutions. With a commitment to community development, Appalachian Financial Corporation has positioned itself as a trusted partner in financial growth, earning recognition for its exceptional service and robust market presence.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Appalachian Financial Corporation'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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Appalachian Financial Corporation's score of 23 is lower than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Appalachian Financial Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Appalachian Financial Corporation currently does not report any carbon emissions data, as there are no available figures for emissions in kg CO2e. Additionally, the company has not established any specific reduction targets or climate pledges. As a result, there is no information regarding their commitments to reducing carbon emissions or their strategies for addressing climate change. In the absence of reported emissions data and reduction initiatives, it is unclear how Appalachian Financial Corporation aligns with industry standards for climate action. The lack of transparency in emissions reporting may reflect a broader trend within the financial sector, where many organisations are increasingly being called upon to disclose their environmental impact and set ambitious climate targets.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Appalachian Financial Corporation'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. This request for Appalachian Financial Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Appalachian Financial Corporation is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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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