Emirates Nbd
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.
+17 vs industry average
Emirates Nbd’s score of 52 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Emirates Nbd's reported carbon emissions
Emirates NBD, a financial intermediation services provider headquartered in the UAE, has reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11.4 billion kg CO2e for 2023. This figure includes scope 1, 2, and a substantial scope 3 component, particularly driven by investments. In 2024, total emissions were approximately 497 million kg CO2e, encompassing scope 1 (around 758,000 kg CO2e), scope 2 (about 36.3 million kg CO2e), and scope 3 (approximately 394.9 million kg CO2e). Key contributors to their scope 3 emissions in 2024 included purchased goods and services, employee commute, and fuel and energy-related activities. Emirates NBD is committed to a 5% year-on-year reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions until 2027, with a target of a 30% reduction by 2030 against a 2023 baseline. Furthermore, the bank aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. While Emirates NBD has SBTi commitments, specific near-term and long-term reduction targets from SBTi are not detailed in the provided data, though the bank is noted as being net-zero committed.
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Emirates Nbd’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2030
5% reduction in all scopes
5% reduction in Scope 1 & Scope 2 per year until 2027 against the 2023 30% reduction in Scope 1 & Scope 2 by 2030 against 2023 baseline.
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
8 of 15 categories disclosedSee all scope 3 categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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