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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.

45

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 Group Holdings Ltd's score of 45 is higher than 94% 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 37,402,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 217,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 20,920,000 kg CO2e. The bank has set ambitious targets to reduce financed emissions from its Oil and Gas portfolios, aiming to decrease emissions from 38.6 million tonnes CO2e in 2020 to 27.7 million tonnes CO2e by 2030, and further down to 3 million tonnes CO2e by 2050. This commitment aligns with the International Energy Agency's Net Zero by 2050 scenario, demonstrating DBS's dedication to a sustainable future. The bank's emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to climate accountability, with disclosures across all scopes, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
992,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
29,751,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
13,008,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

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. This request for DBS Group Holdings Ltd is in SG, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

DBS Group Holdings Ltd is not participating in any 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
Reduction Actions

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