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Bank Of Ireland

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Bank of Ireland, one of the oldest financial institutions in Ireland, was founded in 1783 and has since established itself as a leading player in the banking sector. Headquartered in Dublin, IE, the bank operates extensively across Ireland and the UK, providing a wide range of financial services. Specialising in personal banking, business banking, and wealth management, Bank of Ireland is renowned for its innovative products, including tailored mortgage solutions and comprehensive investment services. The bank's commitment to customer service and digital banking solutions sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Bank of Ireland has achieved numerous milestones, including significant contributions to the Irish economy and a robust presence in the financial services industry. Its dedication to sustainability and community engagement further enhances its reputation as a trusted financial partner.

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56

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Bank Of Ireland's score of 56 is higher than 76% 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 Ireland's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Bank of Ireland reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,739,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 3,615,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 6,066,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions at around 5,058,000 kg CO2e. The bank's emissions from business travel constituted about 4,348,000 kg CO2e, highlighting significant areas for improvement. The bank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its operational emissions by at least 90% by 2030, with a target to achieve net-zero operations by the same year. This commitment includes neutralising the remaining 5-10% of greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, Bank of Ireland aims for a 56% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per square metre in its commercial real estate portfolio by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Bank of Ireland's targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), covering 51% of its total investment and lending activities as of 2020. The bank's efforts reflect a commitment to maintaining emissions reductions consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Bank of Ireland is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and sustainability goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate change within the financial sector.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bank Of Ireland'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 Ireland is in IE, 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 Ireland is participating in some 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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