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Central Bank Of Ireland

The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI), headquartered in Dublin, serves as the primary financial regulator in Ireland. Established in 1942, the CBI plays a pivotal role in maintaining monetary stability and overseeing the financial system, ensuring consumer protection and fostering a secure banking environment. Operating across various regions in Ireland, the Central Bank is integral to the country's financial services industry, focusing on areas such as monetary policy, financial regulation, and economic research. Its core services include the issuance of currency, supervision of financial institutions, and the implementation of monetary policy, all of which contribute to a robust economic framework. Recognised for its commitment to transparency and innovation, the Central Bank of Ireland has achieved significant milestones, including its role in the European System of Central Banks. Its unique position within the market underscores its influence and dedication to safeguarding the financial interests of the nation.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Central Bank Of Ireland'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.

31

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Central Bank Of Ireland's score of 31 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Central Bank Of Ireland's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the Central Bank of Ireland reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,966,083 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 690,033 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and approximately 3,186,691 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In 2022, the bank's total emissions were about 4,490,161 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 914,865 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 3,483,368 kg CO2e. The 2021 emissions were reported at about 4,107,154 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1,065,476 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 2,911,554 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, the Central Bank of Ireland has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate pledges or targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the financial sector.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Central Bank Of Ireland'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. This request for Central Bank Of Ireland is in IE, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Central Bank Of Ireland is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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