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Bank J Safra Sarasin

Bank J. Safra Sarasin, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), is a prominent player in the private banking and wealth management industry. Founded in 1841, the bank has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Specialising in sustainable investment solutions, Bank J. Safra Sarasin offers a unique blend of traditional banking services and innovative financial products tailored to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The bank is renowned for its commitment to responsible banking practices and has achieved notable recognition for its expertise in sustainable finance. With a rich history and a focus on client-centric services, Bank J. Safra Sarasin continues to solidify its market position as a trusted partner in wealth management, consistently delivering value through its bespoke financial strategies.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Bank J Safra Sarasin'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.

39

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

Bank J Safra Sarasin's score of 39 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bank J Safra Sarasin's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Bank J Safra Sarasin reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,010,000 kg CO2e, comprising 477,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 937,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 2,596,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked an increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 2,832,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 485,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 3,654,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,547,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the bank's emissions totalled approximately 2,035,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 275,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,474,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 286,000 kg CO2e. The emissions for 2020 were about 2,446,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 249,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 1,946,000 kg CO2e. Bank J Safra Sarasin is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, having established near-term targets as part of its climate strategy. Although the bank has not yet committed to a net-zero target, it is actively working on compliance with its Commitment Compliance Policy, with targets expected to be submitted by July 31, 2023. The bank operates within the financial sector in Switzerland and is focused on enhancing its sustainability practices.

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Scope 1
249,000
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Scope 2
1,946,000
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Scope 3
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000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bank J Safra Sarasin'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. Bank J Safra Sarasin is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bank J Safra Sarasin 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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