Banco Bradesco, officially known as Banco Bradesco S.A., is one of Brazil’s leading financial institutions, specialising in financial intermediation services excluding insurance and pension funding. Headquartered in Osasco, São Paulo, the bank operates extensively across Brazil, serving a diverse client base through a comprehensive range of banking products and services. Founded in 1943, Bradesco has grown significantly over the decades, establishing a strong market presence and a reputation for innovation within the financial sector.
The bank’s core offerings include retail banking, corporate banking, and asset management, with a focus on personalised service and technological integration. Recognised for its extensive branch network and digital banking solutions, Banco Bradesco maintains a prominent position in Brazil’s financial landscape. Its long-standing history and commitment to growth underscore its role as a key player in the country’s financial intermediation industry.
+15 vs industry average
Banco Bradesco’s score of 52 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Banco Bradesco's reported carbon emissions
Banco Bradesco's latest reported carbon emissions in 2024 show a total of approximately 13.15 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 19.6 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 19.35 million kg CO2e (location-based). The vast majority of their reported emissions stem from Scope 3, totalling approximately 13.11 billion kg CO2e, with investments accounting for about 12.99 billion kg CO2e.
In 2023, Banco Bradesco reported total emissions of approximately 10.13 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 16.5 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 13.93 million kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were around 10.09 billion kg CO2e, largely driven by investments of approximately 9.97 billion kg CO2e.
Banco Bradesco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050. As part of this long-term goal, they have committed to reducing their emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as a base year. This translates to an annual reduction target of 4.6% across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. The bank has also committed to aligning its loan and investment portfolios to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, as a signatory to the Net-Zero Banking Alliance. They also aim to allocate R$250 billion to assets, sectors, and activities with social and environmental benefits by 2025. Between 2015 and 2018, the bank worked towards specific reduction targets, achieving a 1.0% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 4.7% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2018.
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Banco Bradesco’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
50% reduction in all scopes
• Reach the target of having operations and portfolios with net zero carbon emissions, by 2050 Our commitment is to reduce 50% of these emi…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

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Carbon Disclosure Project
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Climate Action 100
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