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Comerica Bank Sustainability Profile

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Comerica Bank, officially known as Comerica Incorporated, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in the United States, with significant operations in key regions such as Texas, California, and Michigan. Founded in 1849, Comerica has established itself as a leader in the banking industry, offering a diverse range of services including commercial banking, wealth management, and treasury management solutions. With a strong focus on business banking, Comerica is recognised for its tailored financial products that cater to the unique needs of small to mid-sized enterprises. The bank's commitment to customer service and innovative financial solutions has earned it a solid market position, making it a trusted partner for individuals and businesses alike. Notable achievements include its consistent ranking among the top banks in the U.S. for customer satisfaction and its dedication to community engagement.

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65

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Comerica Bank's score of 65 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Comerica Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Comerica Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 32,140,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,391,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 22,710,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 9,741,822,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions include substantial contributions from investments (9,058,233,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (64,228,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the bank's emissions were slightly higher, totalling about 34,903,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 5,682,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 25,570,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were also significant, amounting to approximately 9,058,233,000 kg CO2e. Comerica Bank has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, and there are no reported SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Comerica Incorporated, reflecting the bank's current subsidiary status. Overall, while Comerica Bank has made strides in reporting its emissions across all scopes, it currently lacks defined reduction targets or commitments to further mitigate its carbon footprint.

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202220232024
Scope 1
6,242,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
29,699,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
9,665,461,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Comerica Bank's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Comerica Bank's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Comerica 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 Comerica Bank is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Comerica Bank's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Comerica Bank's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 7% last year and increased by approximately 2% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 99% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Investments
99%
Purchased Goods and Services
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%

Comerica 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.

Comerica 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
Reduction Actions

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