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Dbs Bank

DBS Bank Ltd, commonly referred to as DBS, is a leading financial services group headquartered in Singapore (SG). Established in 1968, DBS has evolved into a prominent player in the banking industry, with a strong presence across Asia, particularly in markets such as Hong Kong, China, and India. The bank offers a comprehensive range of services, including consumer banking, corporate banking, investment banking, and wealth management. Notably, DBS is recognised for its innovative digital banking solutions, which enhance customer experience and streamline financial transactions. With numerous accolades, including being named "Asia's Best Bank" by several financial publications, DBS Bank continues to solidify its market position through a commitment to sustainability and customer-centric services.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Dbs Bank's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

56

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

Dbs Bank's score of 56 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dbs Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, DBS Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 53,446,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 582,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 19,712,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and 33,152,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The bank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2040 for its power sector and by 2050 for all operations. Additionally, DBS has established interim targets to reduce emissions intensity by 57% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline. This commitment reflects the bank's dedication to addressing climate change and promoting sustainability within its operations and supply chain.

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20232024
Scope 1
582,000
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Scope 2
19,712,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
33,152,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dbs 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.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Dbs Bank is in SG, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Dbs Bank is participating in some of the initiatives that 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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