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Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD) is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal. Established in 1876, CGD has evolved into a leading player in the financial intermediation services sector, excluding insurance and pension funding. The bank operates extensively across Portugal and has a significant presence in various international markets.
CGD offers a diverse range of core products and services, including retail banking, corporate finance, and investment solutions, distinguished by their commitment to customer service and innovation. With a strong market position, CGD is recognised for its stability and reliability, making it a trusted choice for individuals and businesses alike. Over the years, the bank has achieved numerous milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a key contributor to the Portuguese economy.
+38 vs industry average
Caixa Geral De Depositos’s score of 75 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Caixa Geral De Depositos, headquartered in Portugal and operating in financial intermediation services, reported its Scope 1 emissions as 3,634 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) as 5,339 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from investments as 171,071 kg CO2e in 2025. In 2024, the bank's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 3,969 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) were about 5,778 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 from investments totalled approximately 276,767 kg CO2e. For 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of 3,239,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 10,946,000 kg CO2e.
Caixa Geral De Depositos has set several climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 (location-based method) greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2028, compared to a 2024 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 3% reduction in financed Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions between 2023 and 2028. Previously, the bank committed to a 43% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2021, compared to 2015. There was also a stated goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions in its own operations (Portugal) by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as a baseline (8,410 tonnes CO2e). For cement manufacturing, the bank targets a 21% reduction in intensity (tonnes CO2e/ton cement) by 2030, compared to 2022, applicable to both Scope 3 upstream and downstream categories. Caixa Geral de Depósitos's near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment was listed as "Commitment removed" in March 2025, and previously as "Committed" in August 2020.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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