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Bancolombia S.A., a leading financial institution headquartered in Medellín, Colombia, is a prominent player in the financial intermediation services sector, excluding insurance and pension funding. Founded in 1945, the bank has established itself as a cornerstone of the Colombian economy, with a significant presence across major regions including Bogotá, Cali, and Barranquilla.
Specialising in a diverse range of services, Bancolombia offers retail and corporate banking, investment solutions, and digital financial services, setting itself apart with innovative technology and customer-centric approaches. The bank's commitment to sustainability and financial inclusion has earned it recognition as a market leader, consistently ranking among the top financial institutions in Latin America. With a focus on enhancing customer experience and expanding its digital footprint, Bancolombia continues to shape the future of banking in the region.
+25 vs industry average
Bancolombia’s score of 62 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Bancolombia, a financial intermediation services provider headquartered in Colombia, reported total emissions of approximately 2.24 million kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 604,360 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 74,530 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and 1.56 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
The company has set ambitious reduction targets. It aimed to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 10% below 2010 levels by 2020, a goal achieved in 2017. Furthermore, Bancolombia set a second challenge to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% below 2017 levels by 2030, which it achieved in 2019 due to the purchase of iRECs certified renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives. The company's final goal is to achieve a 57% reduction in its 2010 GHG levels by 2050, requiring an annual reduction of 2.1% in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
Bancolombia S.A. has near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets set for 2026, classified as consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario. These targets cover 23% of its total investment and lending by total balance sheet assets as of 2021. For its third-party asset management activities, the portfolio targets cover 65% of assets under management as of 2021.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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