Banco Bradesco Sustainability Profile
Banco Bradesco, officially known as Banco Bradesco S.A., is a leading financial institution headquartered in Osasco, Brazil. Established in 1943, it has grown to become one of the largest banks in Latin America, with a significant presence across the country and a focus on providing comprehensive banking services. The bank operates primarily in the financial services industry, offering a diverse range of products including personal and corporate banking, insurance, and asset management. Notable for its innovative digital banking solutions, Banco Bradesco has consistently adapted to the evolving financial landscape, achieving key milestones such as the launch of its mobile banking app. With a strong market position, Banco Bradesco is recognised for its commitment to customer service and technological advancement, making it a preferred choice for millions of clients in Brazil and beyond.
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Banco Bradesco's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Banco Bradesco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 139,008,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 19,631,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 19,354,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 119,377,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes business travel (about 14,115,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (approximately 55,110,000 kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (around 4,279,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 45,873,000 kg CO2e). Banco Bradesco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero carbon emissions across its operations and portfolios by 2050. The bank has committed to a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030, which translates to an annual reduction target of about 4.6%, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions (1, 2, and 3). Historically, the bank has made efforts to reduce its emissions, achieving a 1.0% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 4.7% reduction in Scope 2 emissions during the 2015-2018 period. These initiatives reflect Bradesco's ongoing dedication to sustainability and its alignment with global climate goals.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,709,010 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 58,752,310 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 154,102,320 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Banco Bradesco's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Banco Bradesco's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and decreased by approximately 23% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 75% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 46% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Banco Bradesco's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Banco Bradesco has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
