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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.

59

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Dbs Bank's score of 59 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 2024, DBS Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 83,784,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 2 emissions at about 26,322,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 56,162,000 kg CO2e. In Singapore, the bank's emissions totalled about 45,789,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,060,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 16,202,000 kg CO2e. DBS Bank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 47% reduction in emissions intensity by 2030 compared to a 2020 baseline, and a complete 100% reduction in emissions intensity by 2040. Additionally, the bank is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. These targets reflect a strong commitment to decarbonising its operations, particularly in the power sector, which is critical for the global economy's transition to net zero. The bank's initiatives include a near-term target of a 57% reduction in emissions intensity by 2030, which encompasses all scopes of emissions. This comprehensive approach underscores DBS Bank's dedication to sustainability and its proactive stance in addressing climate change.

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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.

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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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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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