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BankWest, Incorporated

BankWest, Incorporated, commonly referred to as BankWest, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in the United States. Established in 1889, the bank has a rich history of serving communities across the Midwest, with a strong presence in South Dakota and surrounding regions. Operating within the banking industry, BankWest offers a diverse range of services, including personal and commercial banking, loans, and investment solutions. What sets BankWest apart is its commitment to personalised customer service and innovative financial products tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. With a reputation for reliability and community involvement, BankWest has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in financial growth and stability. The bank continues to thrive, adapting to the evolving financial landscape while maintaining its core values.

DitchCarbon Score

How does BankWest, Incorporated'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.

23

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.

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Industry Benchmark

BankWest, Incorporated's score of 23 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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BankWest, Incorporated's reported carbon emissions

BankWest, Incorporated, headquartered in the US, has reported its carbon emissions data for the years 2009 to 2012. In 2009, the company emitted approximately 2,126,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 24,586,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,366,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. By 2010, emissions from Scope 1 decreased significantly to about 391,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions rose to approximately 29,037,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions increased to about 3,659,000 kg CO2e. In 2011, Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable at around 400,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions dropping to approximately 25,397,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions slightly decreasing to about 3,306,000 kg CO2e. The following year, 2012, saw Scope 1 emissions rise to about 1,859,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions further declined to approximately 23,441,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions increased to about 3,916,000 kg CO2e. Despite these fluctuations in emissions, BankWest has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that the company may still be in the process of developing a comprehensive strategy to address its carbon footprint and align with industry standards for climate action.

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3,366,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. BankWest, Incorporated'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.

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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. BankWest, Incorporated is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

BankWest, Incorporated is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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