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Great Southern Bank

Great Southern Bank, formerly known as CUA, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Australia. Established in 1946, it has evolved into a leading player in the banking sector, primarily serving customers across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. The bank focuses on personal banking services, including home loans, savings accounts, and insurance products, distinguished by its commitment to customer satisfaction and community engagement. With a strong emphasis on ethical banking practices, Great Southern Bank has garnered a reputation for its competitive rates and innovative financial solutions. The bank's dedication to social responsibility and sustainability has positioned it favourably in the market, making it a trusted choice for individuals seeking reliable banking services. As it continues to grow, Great Southern Bank remains committed to enhancing the financial well-being of its customers and the communities it serves.

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39

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Great Southern Bank's score of 39 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Great Southern Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Great Southern Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 304,134,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 45,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 825,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 5,761,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses investments amounting to 297,503,000 kg CO2e. The bank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using the fiscal year 2022 as a baseline. This target reflects a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact and aligns with science-based targets submitted to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In comparison, the previous year's emissions in 2022 were approximately 386,043,000 kg CO2e, indicating a downward trend in total emissions. The breakdown for 2022 included 135,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 952,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5,979,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Great Southern Bank's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint demonstrates its dedication to sustainability and responsible banking practices in Australia.

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Scope 1
141,000
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Scope 2
1,225,000
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000,000
Scope 3
5,814,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Great Southern Bank'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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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 Great Southern Bank is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Great Southern Bank is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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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