Equitable
Equitable Bank, officially known as Equitable Group Inc., is a prominent Canadian financial institution headquartered in Ontario, CA. Founded in 1970, the bank has established itself as a leader in the alternative lending sector, focusing on residential and commercial mortgages, as well as savings products. With a commitment to innovation, Equitable Bank has introduced unique offerings such as high-interest savings accounts and flexible mortgage solutions tailored to meet diverse customer needs. Operating primarily in Ontario and expanding across Canada, Equitable Bank has achieved significant milestones, including its status as one of the largest independent banks in the country. The institution is recognised for its customer-centric approach and robust digital banking platform, which enhances accessibility and convenience for its clients. With a strong market position, Equitable Bank continues to redefine the banking experience, making it a trusted choice for Canadians seeking reliable financial services.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Equitable'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Equitable's score of 39 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Equitable's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Equitable reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,268,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,715,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 5,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (location-based), and 1,853,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were about 12,637,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reduction of approximately 3,369,000 kg CO2e year-on-year. This trend of decreasing emissions is consistent with their previous years, where emissions were 11,292,000 kg CO2e in 2021, 11,784,000 kg CO2e in 2020, and 15,809,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Equitable has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, the consistent reduction in emissions over the years suggests a commitment to improving their environmental impact. The company continues to monitor and report on its emissions across all three scopes, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in climate action.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,232,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,670,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,907,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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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.
Equitable 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.
