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First Merchants Corporation Sustainability Profile

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First Merchants Corporation, a prominent financial institution headquartered in the United States, has been serving communities since its founding in 1893. With a strong presence in Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois, the company operates primarily in the banking sector, offering a comprehensive range of services including commercial banking, wealth management, and treasury management. Renowned for its customer-centric approach, First Merchants distinguishes itself through innovative financial solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals and businesses. The corporation has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its footprint and enhanced its service offerings. As a leading player in the regional banking landscape, First Merchants Corporation continues to uphold its commitment to excellence and community engagement, solidifying its reputation as a trusted financial partner.

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How does First Merchants Corporation'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.

17

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

First Merchants Corporation's score of 17 is lower than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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First Merchants Corporation's reported carbon emissions

First Merchants Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges associated with the organisation. As a result, First Merchants Corporation's climate commitments and initiatives remain unclear, and there is no inherited emissions data from a parent company or corporate family. Without specific emissions data or reduction initiatives, it is challenging to assess their environmental impact or commitment to sustainability within the financial services sector.

How Carbon Intensive is First Merchants Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. First Merchants Corporation'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.

How Carbon Intensive is First Merchants Corporation'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 First Merchants Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

First Merchants Corporation'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.

First Merchants Corporation 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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