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Financial Intermediation
US
updated 21 days ago

Financial Institutions, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Financial Institutions, Inc., often referred to as FII, is a prominent player in the financial services sector, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1932, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across key regions in the US. FII primarily focuses on banking, insurance, and investment services, catering to both individual and commercial clients. With a commitment to innovation, Financial Institutions, Inc. offers a range of unique products, including tailored banking solutions and comprehensive insurance coverage. The company has garnered a strong market position, recognised for its customer-centric approach and robust financial performance. Notable achievements include consistent growth in assets and a reputation for reliability in the financial industry, making FII a trusted partner for diverse financial needs.

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28

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Financial Institutions, Inc.'s score of 28 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Financial Institutions, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Financial Institutions, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,519,000 kg CO2e, which includes 5,273,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 30,246,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling about 65,115,000 kg CO2e, with major contributions from purchased goods and services (65,115,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (14,205,000 kg CO2e), and business travel (1,069,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2020, the total emissions were about 38,354,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 5,401,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 32,953,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 15,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Financial Institutions, Inc. has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor have they reported any SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) targets. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy. Overall, the company’s emissions data reflects a significant carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, indicating areas for potential improvement in sustainability practices.

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Scope 1
6,950,000
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Scope 2
74,784,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
7,740,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Financial Institutions, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Financial Institutions, Inc.'s primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Financial Institutions, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Financial Institutions, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Financial Institutions, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Financial Institutions, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 450% last year and increased significantly since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 72% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 72% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
Purchased Goods and Services
72%
Employee Commuting
16%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Capital Goods
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Business Travel
1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Financial Institutions, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Financial Institutions, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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