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Columbia State Bank Sustainability Profile

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Columbia State Bank, a prominent financial institution headquartered in the United States, has been serving communities since its founding in 1993. With a strong presence in the Pacific Northwest, particularly in Washington and Oregon, the bank operates within the commercial banking sector, offering a range of services tailored to both personal and business needs. Specialising in commercial lending, personal banking, and wealth management, Columbia State Bank distinguishes itself through its commitment to customer service and local engagement. The bank has achieved significant milestones, including consistent growth in assets and a reputation for financial stability. Recognised for its community involvement and innovative banking solutions, Columbia State Bank continues to solidify its position as a trusted partner in the financial landscape.

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38

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Columbia State Bank's score of 38 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Columbia State Bank's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Columbia Banking System, Inc.

Columbia State Bank currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as there are no available figures for the most recent year. The bank's climate commitments and reduction initiatives are also not detailed, indicating a potential area for development in their sustainability strategy. However, it is important to note that Columbia State Bank's emissions data and performance metrics are cascaded from its parent company, Columbia Banking System, Inc., at a cascade level of 2. This means that any climate-related targets or achievements would be reflective of the broader corporate family’s initiatives rather than specific to Columbia State Bank itself. As of now, Columbia State Bank has not established any documented reduction targets or commitments to industry-standard initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This lack of specific data and targets suggests that the bank may need to enhance its focus on climate action and transparency in emissions reporting to align with industry best practices.

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Scope 1
5,006,000
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Scope 2
12,416,000
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Scope 3
3,516,000
000,000
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0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Columbia State Bank's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Columbia State 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.

How Carbon Intensive is Columbia State Bank's Location?

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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 Columbia State Bank is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Columbia State Bank's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Columbia State Bank's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 100% last year and decreased by approximately 44% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 11% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Business Travel
100%

Columbia State Bank's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Columbia State Bank has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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