Equitas Small Finance Bank
Equitas Small Finance Bank, headquartered in India, is a prominent player in the banking industry, focusing on providing financial services to underserved segments of the population. Established in 2016, the bank has rapidly expanded its operations across various regions, including Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, catering to the needs of both urban and rural customers. The bank offers a diverse range of products, including savings accounts, fixed deposits, and microfinance solutions, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and competitive interest rates. Equitas Small Finance Bank has achieved significant milestones, such as receiving the Best Small Finance Bank award, reflecting its commitment to financial inclusion and innovation. With a strong market position, it continues to enhance its services, making banking accessible and affordable for all.
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Equitas Small Finance Bank's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Equitas Small Finance Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 568,270 kg CO2e, comprising 133,090 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 435,180 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This data reflects the bank's commitment to transparency in its environmental impact, with emissions disclosed for both scopes. For the previous year, 2023, the emissions figures remained consistent, with Scope 1 emissions at 133,090 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 435,180 kg CO2e, totalling the same 568,270 kg CO2e. This indicates a stable emissions profile over the two years. Equitas Small Finance Bank has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data suggests a focus on direct and indirect emissions from operations and energy use, while upstream and downstream emissions have not been disclosed. The bank's emissions intensity metrics indicate a combined Scope 1 and 2 emission intensity of about 0.0000145 kg CO2e per rupee of turnover in 2023, and approximately 340 kg CO2e per employee. These figures provide insight into the bank's operational efficiency in relation to its carbon footprint. Overall, Equitas Small Finance Bank is actively monitoring its carbon emissions, although it currently lacks formal reduction commitments or targets.
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| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 138,400 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 440,530 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Equitas Small Finance Bank is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
