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Bnp Paribas

BNP Paribas, a leading global banking and financial services provider, is headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 2000 through the merger of Banque Nationale de Paris and Paribas, the institution has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. Operating within the banking industry, BNP Paribas offers a diverse range of services, including retail banking, investment solutions, and asset management. The bank is renowned for its innovative products, such as sustainable financing and tailored leasing solutions, which set it apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to responsible banking, BNP Paribas has achieved significant milestones, including recognition as one of the world's largest banks by assets. Its strategic focus on digital transformation and customer-centric services further solidifies its position as a key player in the global financial landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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56

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Bnp Paribas's score of 56 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bnp Paribas's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, BNP Paribas reported a carbon footprint of approximately 0.032 kg CO2e per EUR of revenue, reflecting its commitment to reducing emissions across its operations. The bank has set ambitious targets as part of its Net Zero Road Map, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 and a 50% reduction by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Historically, BNP Paribas has disclosed emissions data for various years, with significant figures including 61,148,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 183,092,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in 2018. In 2020, total emissions reached 347,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 49,041,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 233,831,000 kg CO2e. The bank's Scope 3 emissions, which include business travel and purchased goods, were reported at 64,467,000 kg CO2e in 2020. BNP Paribas is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with a focus on all scopes of emissions. The bank's climate strategy is supported by its CSR policy management dashboard, which tracks climate-related indicators essential for meeting its long-term objectives. Overall, BNP Paribas is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its sustainability practices in alignment with global climate goals.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bnp Paribas'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Bnp Paribas is headquartered in FR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Bnp Paribas is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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