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Financial Intermediation
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First National Bank Ghana Limited Sustainability Profile

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First National Bank Ghana Limited, often referred to as FNB Ghana, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Accra, GH. Established in 1997, the bank has made significant strides in the Ghanaian banking sector, focusing on retail and commercial banking services. With a strong presence in major operational regions across the country, FNB Ghana is dedicated to providing innovative financial solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of its customers. The bank offers a range of core products, including personal and business accounts, loans, and investment services, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and advanced digital banking platforms. FNB Ghana has earned a reputation for reliability and excellence, positioning itself as a key player in the industry. Notable achievements include various awards for service quality and innovation, reflecting its commitment to enhancing the banking experience for Ghanaians.

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31

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

First National Bank Ghana Limited's score of 31 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

55%

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First National Bank Ghana Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from FirstRand Limited

First National Bank Ghana Limited, headquartered in Ghana (GH), currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The bank is a current subsidiary of FirstRand Limited, which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. As of now, First National Bank Ghana Limited has not established any documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges. The absence of emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that the bank is still in the early stages of developing its climate strategy. Given its relationship with FirstRand Limited, emissions data and climate initiatives may be cascaded from this parent company. However, specific figures or targets from FirstRand Limited have not been disclosed in this context. In summary, First National Bank Ghana Limited is currently working towards understanding and addressing its carbon footprint, but lacks detailed emissions data and formal reduction commitments at this time.

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20082020202120222023
Scope 1
67,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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-
Scope 3
144,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is First National Bank Ghana Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. First National Bank Ghana Limited's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is First National Bank Ghana Limited'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 National Bank Ghana Limited is in GH, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

First National Bank Ghana Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

First National Bank Ghana Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 64% last year and increased significantly since 2008, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 4% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 59% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
59%
Business Travel
30%
Purchased Goods and Services
11%

First National Bank Ghana Limited'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 National Bank Ghana Limited 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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