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Dz Bank

DZ Bank AG, headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, stands as a pivotal player in the European banking sector. Founded in 2001, it serves as the central institution for over 1,000 cooperative banks, primarily operating across Germany and extending its reach into international markets. Specialising in corporate banking, investment services, and asset management, DZ Bank distinguishes itself through its commitment to cooperative principles and customer-centric solutions. The bank's robust portfolio includes tailored financial products that cater to both individual and institutional clients, enhancing its reputation for reliability and innovation. With a strong market position, DZ Bank has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its sustainable finance initiatives. As a key player in the cooperative banking landscape, it continues to drive growth and stability within the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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38

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

Dz Bank's score of 38 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dz Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, DZ Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 83,343,160 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 20,813,670 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,658,970 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 54,870,510 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from business travel and purchased goods and services. In 2021, the bank's total emissions were about 58,285,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 19,944,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 9,030,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 29,311,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a rise in emissions from 2021 to 2022. DZ Bank has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. However, the bank's commitment to sustainability is evident in its reporting practices and the transparency of its emissions data. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a potential area for future improvement in aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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2,803,000
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Scope 2
8,523,000
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Scope 3
5,279,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dz 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. Dz Bank is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

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.

Dz Bank 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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