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BNP Paribas, a leading global player in the commercial banking sector, is headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 2000 through the merger of Banque Nationale de Paris and Paribas, the bank has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, offering a diverse range of financial services.
Specialising in retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, and investment solutions, BNP Paribas is renowned for its innovative approach to financing and asset management. The bank's core products include loans, leasing, and investment services, distinguished by their customer-centric focus and sustainability initiatives.
With a robust market position, BNP Paribas consistently ranks among the top banks worldwide, recognised for its commitment to responsible banking and digital transformation. Its achievements reflect a dedication to excellence and a forward-thinking strategy in the ever-evolving financial landscape.
85
DitchCarbon score
+26 vs industry average
Bnp Paribas’s score of 85 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Commercial Banking is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.108
20182025
The Commercial Banking industry has reduced its overall emissions by 36% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Bnp Paribas's reported carbon emissions
BNP Paribas, a Commercial Banking firm headquartered in France, reported its latest total carbon emissions for 2025 as approximately 94.59 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 21.52 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of 94.65 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 94.52 billion kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions notably include 94.44 billion kg CO2e from investments and 76.84 million kg CO2e from business travel.
For 2024, BNP Paribas reported Scope 1 emissions of 23.59 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of 58.09 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 business travel emissions of 110.75 million kg CO2e. In 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 25.44 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were 66.82 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions included 122.60 million kg CO2e from business travel and 6.57 million kg CO2e from purchased goods and services.
BNP Paribas has set several climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 20% by 2025 compared to a 2019 baseline. This also includes a target to maintain operational greenhouse gas emissions below 1.85 tCO2eq/FTE by 2025. Additionally, BNP Paribas has committed to reducing the carbon footprint of its in-scope corporate investments (Scope 1 & 2) by 30% by 2025 and 50% by 2030, with a 2019 baseline. The company also targets a 30% reduction in emission intensity below 146 gCO2/kWh by 2025 compared to a 2020 baseline for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
Regarding Scope 3, BNP Paribas has committed to reducing its credit exposure to oil and gas exploration and production activities by 12% between 2020 and 2025 (affecting both upstream and downstream Scope 3 categories). BNP Paribas Cardif also aims to reduce the carbon footprint of its investment portfolios by 23% between 2020 and 2024, impacting total Scope 3 emissions.
BNP Paribas Asset Management has published a Net Zero Roadmap, outlining its long-term plan to achieve net zero portfolio emissions by 2050 or sooner. The company also aims for global carbon neutrality by 2050, as stated in its 2023 Climate Report, and has committed to a collective move towards net-zero by 2050.
In terms of specific initiatives by its entity Arval, within BNP Paribas, there's a target to reduce the average theoretical tailpipe CO2 emissions of its leased fleet by 30% between 2020 and 2026, aiming for an average of 100 gCO2/km in 2026, and to reach 400,000 electric vehicles in the fleet by the end of 2026. Arval also targets a 35% reduction in real emissions in gCO2 intensity per kilometre driven by 2030 compared to January 2020, focusing on Scope 3 emissions related to the use of products sold and leased assets.
BNP Paribas has committed to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as a Financial Institution and is in the process of submitting targets.
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Bnp Paribas’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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