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Great Southern Bank

Great Southern Bank, headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the banking industry, primarily serving the Midwest and Southern regions. Founded in 1923, the bank has established a strong reputation for its commitment to community banking and customer service excellence. Specialising in a range of financial services, including personal banking, business loans, and mortgage solutions, Great Southern Bank distinguishes itself through innovative products tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. With a focus on digital banking solutions, the bank has successfully adapted to the evolving financial landscape. Recognised for its stability and customer-centric approach, Great Southern Bank has achieved significant milestones, including consistent growth in assets and a strong market presence. Its dedication to fostering long-term relationships with customers solidifies its position as a trusted financial partner in the communities it serves.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Great Southern Bank'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.

35

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 35 is higher than 85% 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

Great Southern Bank, headquartered in the US, has made significant commitments towards reducing its carbon emissions, although specific emissions data is currently unavailable. The bank has set ambitious targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. As of FY2022, their portfolio targets encompass approximately 84% of total investment and lending by total assets, with required activities constituting about 9%, optional activities about 83%, and out-of-scope activities around 8%. The bank's near-term targets are classified under the 1.5°C pathway, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from company operations (Scopes 1 and 2). Great Southern Bank is committed to achieving these targets by FY2030, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate action within the banking sector. Their initiatives reflect a broader industry trend towards sustainability and responsible investment practices.

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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.

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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 US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Great Southern Bank is participating in some 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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