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Bancolombia

Bancolombia S.A., a leading financial institution headquartered in Medellín, Colombia, has established itself as a key player in the Latin American banking sector since its founding in 1945. With a strong presence across Colombia and significant operations in Central America, Bancolombia offers a diverse range of financial services, including retail banking, corporate banking, and investment solutions. The bank is renowned for its innovative digital banking platforms, which enhance customer experience and accessibility. Notable achievements include its recognition as one of the largest banks in Colombia by assets and its commitment to sustainable finance initiatives. Bancolombia's focus on customer-centric solutions and robust financial products positions it as a trusted partner in the region's economic development.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Bancolombia'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.

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Industry Benchmark

Bancolombia's score of 38 is lower than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bancolombia's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Bancolombia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,307,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 546,700 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,073,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and 1,688,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, the bank has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a significant decrease from 22,481,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to the current level. Bancolombia's emissions data shows a consistent reduction trend, with total emissions decreasing from 9,072,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 7,448,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The bank has committed to near-term climate targets, although specific reduction targets are yet to be submitted, with a deadline set for July 31, 2023. As a financial institution, Bancolombia is actively engaging in sustainability practices, aligning with industry standards to address climate change and reduce its environmental impact.

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Scope 1
650,000
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Scope 2
27,559,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bancolombia'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. Bancolombia is headquartered in CO, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bancolombia is committed to some 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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