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Financial Intermediation
UY
updated 5 months ago

Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay

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Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay, commonly known as BROU, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay. Established in 1896, BROU has played a pivotal role in the country's banking sector, serving both individual and corporate clients across various regions of Uruguay. As a state-owned bank, BROU operates primarily in the banking and financial services industry, offering a diverse range of products including savings accounts, loans, and investment services. Its unique position as a government-backed institution allows it to provide competitive rates and a strong commitment to financial inclusion. With a significant market presence, BROU is recognised for its stability and reliability, making it a trusted choice for Uruguayan citizens. The bank's dedication to innovation and customer service has solidified its reputation as a leader in the Uruguayan banking landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay'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.

26

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

Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay's score of 26 is lower than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay's reported carbon emissions

Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay currently does not have available carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of specific figures for kg CO2e. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges associated with the bank. As a result, the institution's climate commitments and initiatives remain unspecified, and there is no inherited emissions data from a parent or related organization. Without concrete emissions data or reduction initiatives, it is challenging to assess the bank's environmental impact or its commitment to addressing climate change. In the context of the banking industry, many institutions are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon neutrality, often setting science-based targets to reduce their emissions. However, without specific information from Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay, it is unclear how they align with these industry trends.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay'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.

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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 Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay is in UY, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay 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.

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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