Bank of America Corporation, commonly referred to as Bank of America, is a leading financial institution headquartered in the United States. Established in 1904, the bank has evolved into a global powerhouse, primarily serving clients across North America, Europe, and Asia. Operating within the banking and financial services industry, Bank of America offers a diverse range of products, including personal banking, investment services, and wealth management. Renowned for its innovative digital banking solutions, Bank of America stands out with its user-friendly mobile app and extensive ATM network. The bank has consistently maintained a strong market position, being one of the largest banks in the US by assets. With a commitment to sustainability and community development, Bank of America has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted financial partner.
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Bank Of America's score of 53 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Bank of America reported significant carbon emissions, with total Scope 1 emissions at approximately 68,050,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 17,736,000 kg CO2e globally. The bank has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, committing to a 75% reduction in location-based emissions by 2030, based on a 2010 baseline. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Notably, since 2010, Bank of America has already achieved a 61% reduction in its location-based emissions, demonstrating progress towards its sustainability goals. The bank aims to achieve net zero emissions across its operations, financing activities, and supply chain by 2050, aligning with the International Energy Agency's Net Zero Emissions by 2050 pathway. The emissions data is sourced directly from Bank of America Corporation, with no cascaded data from other entities. The bank's commitment to sustainability is further reflected in its ongoing initiatives to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025.
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2010 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 106,870,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,644,068,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,450,834,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Bank Of America 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.