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Bank Of America

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Bank Of America'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.

53

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 Of America's score of 53 is higher than 97% 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 Of America's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Bank of America reported significant carbon emissions from its operations in the US, totalling approximately 63,978,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and about 4,842,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (market-based). The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reached approximately 68,821,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the bank has set ambitious targets to reduce its location-based emissions by 75% by 2030, relative to a 2010 baseline, for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Bank of America has committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its financing activities, operations, and supply chain by 2050. This commitment aligns with its broader sustainability goals and reflects its support for the Paris Climate Agreement. The bank's proactive approach includes a near-term target to reduce GHG emissions by 75% by 2030, further demonstrating its dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.

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20102020202120222023
Scope 1
106,870,000
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Scope 2
1,644,068,000
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Scope 3
1,450,834,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bank Of America'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 Bank Of America is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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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