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Emirates NBD, a leading financial institution headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (AE), has established itself as a key player in the financial intermediation services sector since its founding in 2007. With a strong presence across the Middle East, the bank offers a diverse range of services, including personal banking, corporate banking, investment solutions, and wealth management.
Recognised for its innovative digital banking solutions, Emirates NBD has consistently embraced technology to enhance customer experience. The bank's commitment to excellence is reflected in its numerous accolades, positioning it among the top banks in the region. With a focus on customer-centric services and a robust financial portfolio, Emirates NBD continues to set benchmarks in the financial services industry.
+37 vs industry average
Emirates Nbd’s score of 74 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Emirates NBD, a financial intermediation services company based in the UAE, reported total emissions of approximately 331.1 million kg CO2e in 2024. This included Scope 1 emissions of around 527,380 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 31.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 298.9 million kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions were purchased goods and services (approximately 169.9 million kg CO2e) and employee commute (approximately 16.8 million kg CO2e).
Looking ahead to 2025, Emirates NBD projects Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 31.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 business travel emissions of around 4.8 million kg CO2e.
The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 5% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions per year until 2027 against a 2023 baseline, and a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 against the same baseline. Emirates NBD has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with this commitment registered under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as a financial institution net-zero commitment. The company's emissions data and reduction initiatives are directly reported by Emirates NBD itself, without cascading from a parent organisation.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Data year: 2024
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