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CIT Group Inc.

CIT Group Inc., commonly referred to as CIT, is a prominent financial services company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1908, CIT has established itself as a leader in the commercial finance sector, providing a diverse range of financial solutions across various industries, including transportation, healthcare, and energy. With a strong presence in major operational regions such as North America, CIT offers unique products and services, including equipment financing, factoring, and treasury management. The company is recognised for its innovative approach to financing, which sets it apart in a competitive market. Over the years, CIT has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for businesses seeking tailored financial solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does CIT Group Inc.'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.

23

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

CIT Group Inc.'s score of 23 is lower than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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CIT Group Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

CIT Group Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets. Without emissions figures, it is challenging to assess their carbon footprint or evaluate their climate commitments. However, the absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests that CIT Group may not have established formal targets or pledges related to climate action at this time. As the financial services industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, it will be important for CIT Group to consider developing measurable climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. CIT Group Inc.'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. This request for CIT Group Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

CIT Group Inc. 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
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