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Canara Bank

Canara Bank, officially known as Canara Bank Limited, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Established in 1906, it has grown to become one of the largest public sector banks in the country, with a significant presence across various regions, including southern and western India. Operating in the banking and financial services industry, Canara Bank offers a diverse range of products and services, including retail banking, corporate banking, and wealth management. Its unique approach to customer service and innovative digital banking solutions have positioned it as a leader in the sector. With a rich history marked by key milestones, Canara Bank has consistently achieved notable accolades, including recognition for its robust financial performance and commitment to social responsibility. As a trusted name in banking, it continues to play a vital role in India's economic landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Canara Bank'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.

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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.

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Industry Benchmark

Canara Bank's score of 1 is lower than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Canara Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Canara Bank reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 11,741,850 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 272,722,940 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This brings their total emissions for the year to around 284,464,790 kg CO2e. The bank has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. The emissions data reflects the bank's operational impact, with Scope 1 emissions primarily arising from direct activities, while Scope 2 emissions are linked to the consumption of purchased electricity. As Canara Bank continues to navigate its environmental responsibilities, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity to enhance their climate action framework and align with industry standards for sustainability.

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20232024
Scope 1
11,741,850
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Scope 2
272,722,940
000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Canara Bank'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. Canara Bank is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high 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.

Canara Bank 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.

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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