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Financial Intermediation
US
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Berkshire Bank

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Berkshire Bank, officially known as Berkshire Bank – A Division of Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc., is a prominent financial institution headquartered in the United States. Established in 1846, the bank has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across key regions in New England and New York. Operating within the banking and financial services industry, Berkshire Bank offers a diverse range of products, including personal and business banking, wealth management, and mortgage services. What sets Berkshire Bank apart is its commitment to community engagement and customer-centric solutions, fostering strong relationships with clients. With a reputation for innovation and service excellence, Berkshire Bank has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in financial growth. Its dedication to sustainability and social responsibility further enhances its standing in the competitive banking landscape.

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41

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

Berkshire Bank's score of 41 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Berkshire Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Berkshire Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,142,900 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 1,989,800 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, with no reported Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 153,100 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 3,589,100 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 2,869,200 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 225,600 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 494,300 kg CO2e in Scope 3. In 2021, the bank's emissions were approximately 3,450,600 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,863,900 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 1,182,300 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 404,400 kg CO2e. The data indicates a positive trend in emissions reduction over the years. Berkshire Bank's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc., which is classified as a current subsidiary. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by the bank. The absence of formal targets suggests that while emissions have decreased, there may be opportunities for further commitment to sustainability initiatives.

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202120222023
Scope 1
1,863,900
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
1,182,300
000,000
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Scope 3
404,400
000,000
000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Berkshire Bank'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 Berkshire Bank 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.

Berkshire Bank 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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