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Financial Intermediation
CH
updated 17 days ago

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise

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Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (BCV), headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, is a prominent player in the Swiss banking sector. Established in 1845, BCV has evolved into a leading financial institution, primarily serving the Vaud region and surrounding areas. The bank offers a comprehensive range of services, including retail banking, corporate finance, and wealth management, distinguished by its commitment to personalised customer service and local expertise. With a strong market position, BCV has consistently been recognised for its financial stability and innovative solutions. The bank's core products, such as tailored investment strategies and sustainable financing options, reflect its dedication to meeting the diverse needs of its clientele. As a key contributor to the regional economy, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise continues to uphold its legacy of trust and reliability in the banking industry.

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42

Industry Average

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30

Industry Benchmark

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's score of 42 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (BCV) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,710,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,157,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 139,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 3,413,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In comparison, the previous year, 2022, BCV's total emissions were about 4,583,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,089,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 165,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 3,328,000 kg CO2e. BCV has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its direct CO2 emissions by at least 35% from 2019 levels by 2030. This target aligns with federal and cantonal government objectives. The bank is also investing CHF 2.6 million over ten years to achieve energy reduction targets at its flagship sites, aiming for a 9% reduction in power consumption at its head office and a 20% reduction at its Administrative Center by 2028. Furthermore, BCV is committed to exploring strategies for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, as mandated by Switzerland's Climate and Innovation Act, which requires companies to reach net-zero for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by that year. The bank's efforts reflect a proactive approach to climate action within the financial sector, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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Scope 1
1,471,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
267,000
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000,000
Scope 3
3,811,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise'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. This request for Banque Cantonale Vaudoise is in CH, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Banque Cantonale Vaudoise 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
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