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Equitas Small Finance Bank

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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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How does Equitas Small Finance Bank'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.

26

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Equitas Small Finance Bank's score of 26 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 a consistent emission pattern over the previous years, with similar figures reported in 2023 and 2022. Specifically, in 2023, the bank's emissions were also about 568,270 kg CO2e, while in 2022, they were slightly higher at approximately 578,930 kg CO2e, with 138,400 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 440,530 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Equitas Small Finance Bank has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it disclose any Scope 3 emissions data. The bank's emissions data is not cascaded from a parent company, indicating that it operates independently in its reporting and climate strategies. Overall, while Equitas Small Finance Bank has maintained a stable emissions profile, it currently lacks defined reduction initiatives or targets to address its carbon footprint.

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202220232024
Scope 1
138,400
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Scope 2
440,530
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Equitas Small Finance Bank'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.

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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. This request for Equitas Small Finance Bank is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

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.

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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