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Arion Bank

Arion Bank, a prominent financial institution based in Iceland, has established itself as a key player in the banking sector since its founding in 2008. Headquartered in Reykjavík, the bank operates primarily within the Icelandic market, offering a comprehensive range of services including retail banking, corporate banking, and investment services. With a commitment to innovation, Arion Bank provides unique financial solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of its customers. The bank has achieved significant milestones, including the successful launch of digital banking services that enhance customer experience. Recognised for its strong market position, Arion Bank continues to uphold its reputation for reliability and customer-centric service in the competitive landscape of Icelandic finance.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Arion Bank'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.

32

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

Arion Bank's score of 32 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Arion Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Arion Bank reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 251,560 kg CO2e, which included 30,400 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 82,600 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 251,560 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The bank has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, aiming for an 80% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, based on 2015 levels. Additionally, Arion Bank is committed to carbon offsetting all remaining emissions. The bank has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, demonstrating its dedication to sustainable practices within the financial sector. This commitment aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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20152018201920202021
Scope 1
86,300
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Scope 2
94,700
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Scope 3
271,850
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Arion 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. This request for Arion Bank is in IS, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Arion Bank is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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