Arab Bank, officially known as Arab Bank Plc, is a leading financial institution headquartered in Amman, Jordan (JO). Established in 1930, it has grown to become one of the largest banks in the Middle East, with a significant presence across various regions, including the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and North Africa. Specialising in retail, corporate, and investment banking, Arab Bank offers a diverse range of services, including personal loans, credit cards, and treasury solutions. Its commitment to innovation and customer service sets it apart in the competitive banking landscape. With a strong market position, Arab Bank has received numerous accolades for its financial stability and customer satisfaction, solidifying its reputation as a trusted banking partner in the Arab world and beyond.
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In 2024, Arab Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 37,475,300 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 3,756,400 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 15,313,700 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 18,405,300 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, inherited from its parent company, Arab Bank plc. For the year 2023, the bank's emissions were reported as approximately 21,278,900 kg CO2e in Egypt, with Scope 1 emissions at 98,200 kg CO2e. In the United States, emissions totalled about 21,472,600 kg CO2e, comprising 151,900 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 2,158,900 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 120,300 kg CO2e (Scope 3). In the Philippines, emissions were approximately 1,825,300 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 887,700 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 817,300 kg CO2e. Arab Bank has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action. The emissions data is cascaded from Arab Bank Group, indicating a structured approach to sustainability reporting within its corporate family. Overall, Arab Bank's emissions data highlights the importance of transparency in corporate sustainability efforts, while the lack of defined reduction targets points to potential areas for improvement in their climate commitments.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 722,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 8,845,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 |
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Arab Bank 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.