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DBS Group Holdings Ltd

DBS Group Holdings Ltd, commonly referred to as DBS Bank, 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 digital banking innovations, which enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. With numerous accolades, including being named "Asia's Best Bank" by several financial publications, DBS Group Holdings Ltd continues to solidify its market position as a trusted financial partner, committed to sustainable growth and customer-centric solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does DBS Group Holdings Ltd'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.

33

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.

3

Industry Benchmark

DBS Group Holdings Ltd's score of 33 is higher than 85% 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 Group Holdings Ltd's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, DBS Group Holdings Ltd reported total carbon emissions of approximately 53,446,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 582,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 19,712,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 33,152,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting. In 2022, the total emissions were about 53,446,000 kg CO2e, with similar scope distributions. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. DBS Group's emissions intensity has shown variability over the years, with a notable increase in carbon emission intensity by revenue from 0.0045 kg CO2e/SGD in 2016 to 0.0078 kg CO2e/SGD in 2019, before stabilising in subsequent years. The bank's emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to manage and reduce carbon footprints in alignment with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
992,000
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Scope 2
29,751,000
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Scope 3
13,008,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. DBS Group Holdings Ltd'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. DBS Group Holdings Ltd is headquartered in SG, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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DBS Group Holdings Ltd is not committed to any 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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