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The Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (AE), is a prominent player in the financial intermediation services sector, specifically excluding insurance and pension funding services. Established in 1969, CBD has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in its journey to becoming a leading financial institution in the region.
CBD offers a diverse range of core products and services, including personal and corporate banking, treasury solutions, and investment services, all tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. The bank is recognised for its innovative digital banking solutions, enhancing customer experience and accessibility. With a strong market position, CBD has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted financial partner in the UAE and beyond.
-8 vs industry average
Commercial Bank Of Dubai’s score of 29 is lower than 43% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Commercial Bank Of Dubai, a financial intermediation services provider headquartered in AE, reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 13,418,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This included about 952,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 7,784,000 kg CO2e from location-based Scope 2 emissions, and around 4,681,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
For 2022, the bank's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were approximately 26,027,000 kg CO2e. This comprised about 545,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions (including mobile combustion and fugitive emissions) and approximately 22,142,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity. Scope 3 emissions for 2022 were about 3,340,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from employee commute (approximately 2,664,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (around 540,000 kg CO2e).
Commercial Bank Of Dubai has committed to achieving carbon neutrality for its own operations and supply chain by 2030, in line with the UAE's climate strategy. This commitment includes a target to reduce its own operations' GHG emissions by a minimum of 50% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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