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Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec

Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec, commonly known as Desjardins, is a leading financial cooperative headquartered in Lévis, Quebec, Canada. Established in 1900, it has grown to become the largest cooperative financial group in North America, serving millions of members across Quebec and beyond. Desjardins operates primarily in the banking and financial services industry, offering a diverse range of products including personal and business banking, insurance, and investment services. Its unique cooperative model prioritises member benefits, setting it apart from traditional banks. With a strong commitment to community development and sustainability, Desjardins has achieved notable milestones, including numerous awards for customer satisfaction and innovation. Its market position is reinforced by a robust network of caisses (credit unions) and a reputation for financial stability and social responsibility.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec'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.

28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec's score of 28 is lower than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec's reported carbon emissions

Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. However, the organisation has made significant climate commitments aimed at achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Desjardins Group has set near-term targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), focusing on limiting global warming to 1.5°C. These targets cover greenhouse gas emissions from company operations, specifically addressing Scopes 1 and 2. As of 2020, their portfolio targets encompassed 4% of total investments and lending by total assets, with required activities making up 4%, optional activities at 52%, and out-of-scope activities at 44%. The organisation is committed to submitting further detailed targets by September 2023, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable practices within the financial sector. Desjardins Group's initiatives reflect a proactive approach to climate action, positioning itself as a leader in the banking and financial services industry in Canada.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), 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. Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec is committed to some 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.

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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