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Financial Intermediation
CA
updated 16 days ago

Desjardins

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Desjardins Group, a leading financial cooperative based in Canada, has been a cornerstone of the financial services industry since its founding in 1900. Headquartered in Lévis, Quebec, Desjardins operates extensively across Canada, providing a wide range of services including banking, insurance, and investment solutions. Renowned for its commitment to member satisfaction and community development, Desjardins offers unique products such as cooperative banking and tailored insurance plans that distinguish it from traditional financial institutions. With a strong market position, Desjardins is celebrated for its innovative approach and has received numerous accolades for its sustainable practices and customer service excellence. As a pioneer in the cooperative model, Desjardins continues to shape the financial landscape in Canada and beyond.

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39

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Desjardins's score of 39 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Desjardins's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Desjardins reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,975,000 kg CO2e. This marks a decrease from 2023, when emissions were about 20,178,000 kg CO2e. The emissions data for 2022 indicates a total of approximately 19,438,000 kg CO2e, with a breakdown of 5,404,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,218,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 12,816,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Desjardins has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% compared to 2020 levels by 2030. This target has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Furthermore, the organisation aims to achieve net zero emissions across all operational and financial activities by 2040, particularly focusing on high-emission sectors such as energy, real estate, and transportation. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all figures are reported directly by Desjardins. The organisation's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
17,076,000
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Scope 2
4,961,000
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Scope 3
38,079,000
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0,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Desjardins'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 Desjardins is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Desjardins 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
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