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Erste

Erste Group Bank AG, commonly referred to as Erste, is a leading financial services provider headquartered in Vienna, Austria (AT). Established in 1819, Erste has evolved into a prominent player in the Central and Eastern European banking sector, with a strong presence in countries such as the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania. The bank offers a comprehensive range of services, including retail banking, corporate banking, and investment solutions, distinguished by its commitment to customer-centricity and innovation. Erste's focus on sustainable finance and digital transformation has positioned it as a market leader, earning accolades for its robust financial performance and social responsibility initiatives. With a rich history and a forward-thinking approach, Erste continues to shape the future of banking in the region.

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71

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Erste's score of 71 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Erste's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Erste Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 42,355,837,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 16,803,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 9,212,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of around 42,329,822,000 kg CO2e, which encompasses various categories such as investments, employee commute, and business travel. For 2023, Erste's emissions were reported at approximately 35,948,745,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 18,701,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 13,153,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 35,916,891,000 kg CO2e. Erste has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 19% decrease in the physical emission intensity of its portfolio by 2030. This target is based on a 2023 baseline of 0.584 tCO2e per tonne of cement, with the goal of reducing it to 0.475 tCO2e per tonne by the end of the target period. These commitments reflect Erste's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Erste'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 Erste is in AT, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Erste 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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