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Banco de Occidente S.A.

Banco de Occidente S.A., a prominent financial institution based in Colombia, has established itself as a leader in the banking sector since its inception in 1967. Headquartered in Bogotá, the bank operates extensively across major regions in Colombia, providing a wide array of financial services tailored to meet the needs of individuals and businesses alike. Specialising in retail banking, corporate banking, and investment services, Banco de Occidente offers unique products such as personalised credit solutions and innovative digital banking platforms. The bank's commitment to customer service and technological advancement has solidified its market position, making it a trusted choice for millions of clients. With a rich history of growth and key milestones, Banco de Occidente continues to play a vital role in Colombia's economic landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Banco de Occidente S.A.'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.

45

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

Banco de Occidente S.A.'s score of 45 is higher than 96% 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 Occidente S.A.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Banco de Occidente S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,023,150 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,379,490 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,371,820 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,023,150 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a significant reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 11,611,770 kg CO2e, including 1,540,200 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,396,260 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,103,380 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2021, the bank's total emissions were approximately 17,708,430 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,010,220 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,694,590 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 14,003,620 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, Banco de Occidente has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The bank continues to disclose its emissions across all three scopes, reflecting its commitment to transparency in its climate impact.

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202120222023
Scope 1
2,010,220
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0,000,000
Scope 2
1,694,590
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
14,003,620
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Banco de Occidente S.A.'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. Banco de Occidente S.A. is headquartered in CO, which has a rank of low, indicating low 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.

Banco de Occidente S.A. 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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