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Financial Intermediation
ES
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Banco General

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Banco General, officially known as Banco General, S.A., is a leading financial institution headquartered in Spain. Established in 1976, the bank has grown to become a prominent player in the banking industry, primarily serving clients across the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America. Specialising in retail and corporate banking, Banco General offers a diverse range of products and services, including personal loans, mortgages, and investment solutions. Its commitment to customer service and innovative financial solutions sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Banco General has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in banking services. The bank continues to focus on expanding its reach and enhancing its offerings, solidifying its reputation as a trusted financial partner.

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36

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.

39

Industry Benchmark

Banco General's score of 36 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 General's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Banco General reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,303,470 kg CO2e, with a significant portion of these emissions coming from Scope 3, which accounted for about 9,289,260 kg CO2e. This marks an increase from 2022, when total emissions were approximately 2,155,920 kg CO2e. The bank has not disclosed specific Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions data for 2023. Banco General has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of its operations by 33% by 2025, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the bank is committed to achieving carbon neutrality in its operations by 2025. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent organization, Banco General, S.A., which is responsible for the overall sustainability strategy and performance metrics. The bank's initiatives reflect a strong commitment to sustainability, aligning its operations with societal and environmental needs.

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202020212023
Scope 1
767,400
000,000
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Scope 2
2,005,530
0,000,000
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Scope 3
-
-
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Banco General'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. This request for Banco General is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Banco General 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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