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East West Bank

East West Bank, headquartered in the United States, is a prominent financial institution that has been serving diverse communities since its founding in 1973. With a strong presence in major operational regions such as California, New York, and Texas, the bank focuses on bridging the gap between the East and West, catering to both domestic and international clients. As a leader in the banking industry, East West Bank offers a range of core products and services, including personal banking, commercial lending, and wealth management. Its unique approach combines traditional banking with a deep understanding of Asian markets, making it a preferred choice for businesses and individuals seeking cross-border financial solutions. Recognised for its commitment to customer service and innovation, East West Bank continues to solidify its market position as a trusted partner in financial growth.

DitchCarbon Score

How does East West 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.

10

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

East West Bank's score of 10 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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East West Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, East West Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,124,260 kg CO2e, comprising 329,690 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 5,794,570 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to 2022, where the bank's total emissions were about 2,510,000 kg CO2e, with 493,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,011,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The bank has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the substantial increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023 highlights the need for enhanced climate commitments and strategies to mitigate their carbon footprint. East West Bank's emissions primarily stem from operational activities, including the use of diesel and gasoline for Scope 1 emissions and purchased electricity for Scope 2 emissions.

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Scope 1
493,000
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Scope 2
2,011,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. East West 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. East West Bank is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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East West 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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