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Firstrand

FirstRand Limited, commonly known as FirstRand, is a leading financial services group headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Established in 1998, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the banking and financial services industry, with significant operations across Southern Africa and select international markets. FirstRand offers a diverse range of products and services, including retail and commercial banking, investment banking, and insurance solutions. Its unique approach combines innovative technology with customer-centric services, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. The group is renowned for its strong market position, consistently achieving notable milestones, such as being one of the largest financial institutions in Africa. With a commitment to sustainable growth and community development, FirstRand continues to enhance its reputation as a trusted financial partner, driving economic progress in the regions it serves.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Firstrand'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.

20

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

Firstrand's score of 20 is lower than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

9%

Firstrand's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, FirstRand reported total emissions of approximately 1,775,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. This figure reflects their ongoing commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint. In 2022, their emissions for Scope 1 were about 163,409,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions were approximately 13,000,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, FirstRand's emissions included approximately 173,268,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 153,267,700 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 14,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a potential area for future commitment. FirstRand's emissions data highlights the significant impact of their operations, particularly in Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from their value chain. As they continue to navigate their climate commitments, the focus on transparency and accountability will be crucial in addressing their overall carbon emissions.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
166,907,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
171,061,130
000,000,000
-
-
Scope 3
15,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Firstrand'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.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Firstrand is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Firstrand is not committed to any 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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