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Axisbank

Axis Bank, officially known as Axis Bank Limited, is a prominent player in the Indian banking sector, headquartered in Mumbai, India. Established in 1993, the bank has grown to become one of the largest private sector banks in the country, with a significant presence across major operational regions including metropolitan cities and rural areas. Specialising in a wide array of financial services, Axis Bank offers products such as retail banking, corporate banking, and wealth management. Its commitment to innovation is evident in its digital banking solutions, which enhance customer experience and accessibility. Notable achievements include being recognised for its robust risk management practices and customer-centric approach, solidifying its position as a trusted financial institution in India.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Axisbank'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.

47

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

Axisbank's score of 47 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Axisbank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Axis Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 54,745,690 kg CO2e, comprising 9,439,550 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 201,192,570 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 54,745,690 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from employee commuting and waste generated in operations. The bank's emissions have shown fluctuations over the years, with notable figures from previous years including 11,717,340 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 163,552,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 in 2022. In 2021, emissions were recorded at 5,560,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 195,880,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Despite these figures, Axis Bank has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The bank's emissions intensity has varied, with a reported intensity of 2,190 kg CO2e per full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. Axis Bank's climate commitments remain vague, with no specific reduction initiatives outlined in the available data. The bank operates within a global context where financial institutions are increasingly expected to address climate change through transparent reporting and actionable sustainability strategies.

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Scope 1
8,790
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Scope 2
134,750
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Scope 3
7,763,740
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00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Axisbank'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. Axisbank is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high 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.

Axisbank 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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