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Capitec Bank

Capitec Bank Holdings Limited, commonly known as Capitec, is a leading South African financial institution headquartered in Stellenbosch, ZA. Founded in 2001, Capitec has rapidly established itself as a key player in the banking industry, focusing on providing accessible and affordable banking solutions to a diverse clientele across the country. The bank's core offerings include personal banking, savings accounts, and innovative credit solutions, all designed to simplify financial management for its customers. Capitec's unique approach combines technology with a customer-centric model, enabling it to maintain a strong market position and achieve notable milestones, such as being recognised as one of South Africa's top banks in customer satisfaction. With a commitment to transparency and low fees, Capitec continues to redefine banking in South Africa.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Capitec 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.

43

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

Capitec Bank's score of 43 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Capitec Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Capitec Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 37,052,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 16,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 31,284,000 kg CO2e, attributed to purchased electricity. Additionally, the bank's Scope 3 emissions totalled around 5,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel and downstream transportation. Capitec Bank has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a total reduction in emissions from 38,465,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 37,052,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This represents a notable decrease in emissions over the two-year period. The bank has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to climate accountability. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their reports, Capitec Bank continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility.

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202120222023
Scope 1
79,000
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00,000
Scope 2
35,538,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
2,208,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Capitec 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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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Capitec Bank is headquartered in ZA, 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.

Capitec 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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