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Edelweiss

Edelweiss Financial Services Limited, commonly known as Edelweiss, is a prominent player in the Indian financial services industry, headquartered in Mumbai, India. Founded in 1995, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, offering a diverse range of services including asset management, insurance, and investment banking. Edelweiss is renowned for its innovative financial solutions, catering to both retail and institutional clients. Its unique approach combines technology with deep market insights, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. Over the years, Edelweiss has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its robust investment strategies and customer-centric services, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the financial sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Edelweiss's score of 33 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Edelweiss's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Edelweiss reported total carbon emissions of approximately 404,000 kg CO2e, with all emissions attributed to Scope 1. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, where emissions were about 8,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and approximately 7,300 kg CO2e in 2022. The breakdown for 2023 indicates that Scope 1 emissions accounted for the entirety of their reported emissions, while Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions were negligible, with Scope 3 emissions reported at just 92 kg CO2e. Edelweiss has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a notable decrease in emissions from 25,800,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to the current levels. However, there are no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed in their reports, nor have they committed to Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets. Overall, Edelweiss's emissions data reflects a positive trend towards lower carbon emissions, aligning with broader industry efforts to mitigate climate impact.

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Scope 1
25,800,000
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Scope 2
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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. Edelweiss'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. Edelweiss is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high 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.

Edelweiss 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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