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Commbank

Commonwealth Bank of Australia, often referred to as Commbank, is a leading financial institution headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Established in 1911, it has grown to become one of the largest banks in the country, serving millions of customers across Australia and internationally. Operating primarily in the banking and financial services industry, Commbank offers a diverse range of products, including personal and business banking, investment services, and insurance. Its innovative digital banking solutions set it apart, providing customers with seamless access to their finances. With a strong market position, Commbank has consistently been recognised for its commitment to customer service and technological advancement, earning accolades for its mobile banking app and online services. As a trusted name in finance, Commbank continues to shape the future of banking in Australia and beyond.

DitchCarbon Score

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40

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

Commbank's score of 40 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

92%

Commbank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Commbank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 67,433,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 7,891,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 74,577,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 134,730,000 kg CO2e. This marked a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, reflecting the challenges faced in reducing carbon footprints amid growing operational demands. In 2022, the bank's total emissions were approximately 35,745,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 6,667,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 5,900,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 76,643,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023. Commbank has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon emissions, nor has it committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments in line with industry standards. Overall, Commbank's emissions data highlights the importance of developing robust strategies to address climate change and reduce carbon footprints across all scopes of emissions.

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201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
9,063,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
107,762,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000
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00,000
00,000
Scope 3
93,622,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Commbank'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. Commbank is headquartered in AU, 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.

Commbank is committed to some 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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