The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, commonly known as BNY Mellon, is a leading global investments company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1784, it has established itself as a key player in the financial services industry, with a strong presence in major operational regions including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. BNY Mellon specialises in asset management and securities services, offering a diverse range of core products such as investment management, custody, and treasury services. Its unique approach combines innovative technology with deep industry expertise, positioning the bank as a trusted partner for institutional investors and corporations alike. With a rich history and notable achievements, BNY Mellon continues to be recognised for its commitment to excellence and leadership in the financial sector.
How does Bank Of New York Mellon'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.
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In 2023, the Bank of New York Mellon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 123,089,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 7,147,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,289,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 48,086,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, specifically related to business travel. Comparatively, in 2022, the bank's total emissions were about 103,341,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 7,520,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at 1,450,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant increase in emissions year-on-year, particularly in Scope 3. The Bank of New York Mellon has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 (location-based) greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, there is a near-term target to achieve a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025. The emissions data is sourced directly from The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. The bank's commitment to sustainability reflects its recognition of the importance of addressing climate change within the financial sector.
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| 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 107,972,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 19,700,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Bank Of New York Mellon's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 646% last year and increased by approximately 144% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Bank Of New York Mellon has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

