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Financial Intermediation
CO
updated 25 days ago

Banco de Occidente S.A.

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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.

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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.

38

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Banco de Occidente S.A.'s score of 38 is higher than 62% 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 5,040,640 kg CO2e, comprising 1,379,490 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4,023,150 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2022, the bank's emissions were about 6,740,840 kg CO2e, with 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. This data indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023, primarily driven by a decrease in Scope 3 emissions. However, Banco de Occidente S.A. has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it participate in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or similar frameworks. The emissions data is cascaded from Banco de Occidente S.A. as the source organization, reflecting its current subsidiary status. The bank's commitment to sustainability is evident, although further details on specific climate pledges or reduction initiatives are not available.

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20222023
Scope 1
1,540,200
0,000,000
Scope 2
1,396,260
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Scope 3
6,103,380
0,000,000

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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.

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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 Occidente S.A. is in CO, which has a 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 Occidente S.A. 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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