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Banco Pichincha

Banco Pichincha, officially known as Banco Pichincha C.A., is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Ecuador (EC). Established in 1906, it has grown to become one of the largest banks in the country, with a significant presence in various regions across Latin America. The bank operates primarily in the banking and financial services industry, offering a diverse range of products including personal and business loans, savings accounts, and investment services. What sets Banco Pichincha apart is its commitment to innovation and customer service, making it a trusted choice for individuals and businesses alike. Over the years, the bank has achieved notable milestones, including expanding its operations internationally and embracing digital banking solutions. With a strong market position, Banco Pichincha continues to play a vital role in the economic development of Ecuador and beyond.

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35

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 Pichincha's score of 35 is higher than 84% 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 Pichincha's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Banco Pichincha reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,357,350 kg CO2e, comprising 238,450 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,507,270 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 868,630 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The bank has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In previous years, emissions varied significantly, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at 5,590,760 kg CO2e in 2017 and Scope 2 emissions reaching 8,474,000 kg CO2e in 2014. The bank's emissions profile indicates a focus on managing both direct and indirect emissions, with Scope 3 emissions reflecting significant contributions from business travel and employee commuting. Banco Pichincha's climate commitments remain somewhat vague, lacking specific reduction targets or pledges. However, the bank's ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions demonstrate a recognition of the importance of addressing climate change within the financial sector.

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Scope 1
130,390
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Scope 2
8,474,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Banco Pichincha'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 Pichincha is in EC, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Banco Pichincha is participating in some 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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