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BNP PARIBAS

BNP Paribas, a leading global banking and financial services institution, was founded in 2000 through the merger of Banque Nationale de Paris and Paribas. Headquartered in Paris, France, the company operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia, providing a diverse range of services in retail banking, investment solutions, and asset management. With a strong focus on innovation, BNP Paribas offers unique products such as Arval, a subsidiary specialising in vehicle leasing and fleet management. This positions the bank as a key player in the automotive finance sector. Recognised for its commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, BNP Paribas has achieved notable accolades, reinforcing its status as a trusted partner in the financial industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

BNP PARIBAS's score of 22 is higher than 75% 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 total carbon emissions of approximately 9.1 million tonnes CO2e, comprising 4.8 million tonnes from Scope 1, 4.3 million tonnes from Scope 2, and 10.3 million tonnes from Scope 3 emissions, primarily attributed to business travel. This marks a continued effort in reducing their carbon footprint, with a notable decrease in emissions from previous years. In 2022, the bank's total emissions were about 9.2 million tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 5.0 million tonnes, Scope 2 at 4.1 million tonnes, and Scope 3 at 11.5 million tonnes. The trend shows a gradual reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions over the years, indicating BNP Paribas's commitment to improving its environmental impact. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their recent reports, BNP Paribas remains focused on addressing climate change and enhancing sustainability within its operations. The bank's ongoing efforts reflect a broader industry commitment to reducing carbon emissions and transitioning towards a more sustainable future.

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Scope 1
6,094,000
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Scope 2
13,158,000
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Scope 3
20,149,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. BNP PARIBAS's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is 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. BNP PARIBAS is headquartered in PL, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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BNP PARIBAS is not committed to any 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.

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