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BBVA USA Sustainability Profile

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BBVA USA, a prominent financial institution headquartered in the United States, operates primarily in the banking and financial services industry. Established in 1964, the bank has evolved significantly, expanding its footprint across major operational regions, including Texas and Alabama. BBVA USA offers a diverse range of core products and services, including personal banking, commercial banking, and wealth management, distinguished by their commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. The bank has garnered recognition for its digital banking capabilities, positioning itself as a leader in the industry. With a strong market presence, BBVA USA has achieved notable milestones, including various awards for customer service excellence and sustainability initiatives, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted financial partner.

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How does BBVA USA'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.

66

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

BBVA USA's score of 66 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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BBVA USA's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

BBVA USA currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The organisation is part of a corporate family that includes The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., from which it inherits certain climate-related initiatives and performance metrics. This relationship places BBVA USA at a cascade level of three, meaning its climate commitments and performance may reflect broader strategies implemented by PNC. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges from BBVA USA, the organisation is aligned with the sustainability efforts of its parent company. The PNC Financial Services Group has been active in addressing climate change, and BBVA USA's initiatives may be influenced by these overarching commitments. In summary, while BBVA USA lacks direct emissions data and specific reduction targets, it is positioned within a corporate structure that prioritises climate action through inherited strategies from The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
23,767,000
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Scope 2
112,544,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
16,467,000
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00,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is BBVA USA's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is BBVA USA'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 BBVA USA is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

BBVA USA's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

BBVA USA's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 35% last year and increased by approximately 380% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 69% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 61% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Employee Commuting
61%
Business Travel
27%

BBVA USA'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.

BBVA USA 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
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