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BBVA USA Bancshares, Inc.

BBVA USA Bancshares, Inc., commonly referred to as BBVA, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in the United States. Established in 1964, the bank has grown to serve major operational regions across the southern and western United States, providing a wide array of banking and financial services. Operating within the banking industry, BBVA focuses on retail banking, commercial banking, and wealth management. Its core offerings include personal and business accounts, loans, and investment services, distinguished by a commitment to digital innovation and customer-centric solutions. BBVA has achieved notable recognition for its sustainable banking practices and has consistently ranked among the top banks in customer satisfaction. With a strong market position, BBVA continues to evolve, adapting to the changing financial landscape while maintaining its dedication to community engagement and responsible banking.

DitchCarbon Score

How does BBVA USA Bancshares, Inc.'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.

31

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

BBVA USA Bancshares, Inc.'s score of 31 is higher than 80% 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 Bancshares, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2022, BBVA USA Bancshares, Inc. reported significant carbon emissions data, although specific total emissions figures were not disclosed. The company has provided insights into its emissions intensity across various sectors. For instance, the power generation emission intensity was approximately 212 kg CO2e per MWh, while the automotive sector's intensity was about 0.195 kg CO2e per vehicle-kilometre (v-km). Additionally, the steel and cement sectors showed emission intensities of approximately 1140 kg CO2e per tonne and 690 kg CO2e per tonne, respectively. In previous years, BBVA's emissions were more clearly defined. In 2019, the company reported total emissions of approximately 16,899,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 195,590,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 56,699,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This data indicates a comprehensive approach to tracking emissions across all scopes, which is crucial for understanding their overall carbon footprint. Despite the detailed emissions data, BBVA has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions, it may need to enhance its climate strategy to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.

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20182019
Scope 1
17,781,000
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Scope 2
209,362,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
65,289,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. BBVA USA Bancshares, Inc.'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 BBVA USA Bancshares, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

BBVA USA Bancshares, Inc. 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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