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Coventry Building Society

Coventry Building Society, one of the largest building societies in the UK, is headquartered in Coventry, GB. Established in 1884, it has a rich history of providing financial services, primarily focusing on savings accounts, mortgages, and insurance products. The society has consistently prioritised customer satisfaction, which has contributed to its strong market position and reputation for reliability. With a commitment to mutuality, Coventry Building Society offers unique products tailored to meet the needs of its members, including competitive mortgage rates and innovative savings solutions. Over the years, it has achieved significant milestones, such as being recognised for its customer service excellence and maintaining a robust financial standing. Operating mainly in the West Midlands and beyond, Coventry Building Society continues to play a vital role in the UK financial landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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49

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

Coventry Building Society's score of 49 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Coventry Building Society's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Coventry Building Society reported total carbon emissions of approximately 709,981,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 534,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 1,010,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 683,256,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes emissions from the entire value chain, such as capital goods and employee commuting. Over the past few years, Coventry Building Society has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint. From 2020 to 2023, total emissions decreased from approximately 725,378,000 kg CO2e to 709,981,000 kg CO2e, indicating a commitment to sustainability. The Society has set near-term reduction targets and is actively engaged in climate initiatives, although it has not yet committed to a net-zero target. Coventry Building Society is a signatory of the Climate Pledge, demonstrating its commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact. As a financial institution based in the UK, it operates within the banking and diverse financial services sector, which is increasingly focused on sustainability and carbon reduction strategies.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
671,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
80,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
724,628,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Coventry Building Society'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. Coventry Building Society is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Coventry Building Society 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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