Public Profile

Bunq

Bunq, officially known as Bunq B.V., is a pioneering fintech company headquartered in the Netherlands (NL). Founded in 2012, Bunq has rapidly established itself as a leader in the digital banking industry, primarily serving customers across Europe. The company is renowned for its innovative banking solutions, including personal and business accounts, which offer unique features such as instant payments and budgeting tools. Bunq's commitment to sustainability and user-centric design sets it apart from traditional banks, making it a popular choice among tech-savvy consumers. With a strong market position, Bunq has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its app-based banking services that prioritise transparency and control for users. As a forward-thinking financial institution, Bunq continues to redefine the banking experience in the digital age.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Bunq'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.

8

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Bunq's score of 8 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bunq's reported carbon emissions

Bunq, headquartered in the Netherlands, has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across all scopes by 2050. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has made significant strides in its climate commitments. Bunq is actively engaged with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and has set a long-term target to reach net-zero emissions, starting from 2023. As a financial institution, Bunq operates within the banking sector and is focused on reducing its carbon footprint through various initiatives. While no specific reduction targets have been outlined, the commitment to net-zero emissions reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligning with industry standards. Bunq's dedication to sustainability positions it as a forward-thinking player in the financial sector, aiming to contribute positively to the global climate agenda.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bunq'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. Bunq is headquartered in NL, which has a rank of low, indicating 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.

Bunq 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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