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Bank Of New Zealand Sustainability Profile

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The Bank of New Zealand (BNZ), a prominent financial institution headquartered in Wellington, NZ, has been serving customers since its establishment in 1861. As a key player in the banking industry, BNZ operates extensively across New Zealand, providing a comprehensive range of financial services including personal banking, business banking, and wealth management. With a commitment to innovation, BNZ has introduced unique products such as its digital banking solutions, which enhance customer experience and accessibility. The bank has consistently positioned itself as a leader in the market, recognised for its customer-centric approach and strong community involvement. Over the years, BNZ has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in financial growth and stability for New Zealanders.

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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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Bank Of New Zealand's score of 39 is higher than 59% 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 New Zealand's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,877,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,520,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 1,357,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, there is no reported data for Scope 3 emissions. Comparatively, in 2022, BNZ's total emissions were approximately 3,916,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,519,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 1,397,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reduction in total emissions of about 1,039,000 kg CO2e from 2022 to 2023. The bank has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it appear to have cascaded any targets from a parent organisation. BNZ's emissions data is independently reported, reflecting its commitment to transparency in environmental impact. Overall, BNZ's emissions reduction from 2022 to 2023 demonstrates a positive trend towards lowering its carbon footprint, aligning with broader industry efforts to combat climate change.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
3,846,000
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Scope 2
1,534,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
5,962,000
0,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Bank Of New Zealand's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bank Of New Zealand's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Bank Of New Zealand's Location?

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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 New Zealand is in NZ, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Bank Of New Zealand's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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 Zealand 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.

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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