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Financial Intermediation
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updated 9 months ago

Great Western Bank Sustainability Profile

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Great Western Bank, a prominent financial institution headquartered in the United States, has been serving customers since its founding in 1894. With a strong presence across the Midwest and Western regions, the bank operates in the competitive banking industry, offering a range of services tailored to meet the needs of individuals and businesses alike. Specialising in personal banking, commercial lending, and wealth management, Great Western Bank distinguishes itself through its commitment to customer service and community involvement. The bank has achieved notable milestones, including significant growth in assets and branch expansion, solidifying its position as a trusted financial partner. With a focus on innovative banking solutions, Great Western Bank continues to enhance its offerings, ensuring clients receive exceptional value and support in their financial journeys.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Great Western 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.

23

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

Great Western Bank's score of 23 is lower than 70% 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 Western Bank's reported carbon emissions

Great Western Bank, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The bank's climate commitments and reduction initiatives are also not detailed, with no specific targets or pledges outlined in the provided information. It is important to note that Great Western Bank's emissions data may be cascaded from a parent or related organization, but no specific source has been identified in this instance. As a merged entity, the bank may align its climate strategies with broader industry standards, but further details on specific initiatives or targets are not available at this time. In summary, while Great Western Bank is part of a corporate family that may have climate commitments, the lack of specific emissions data and reduction targets limits the ability to provide a comprehensive overview of its carbon footprint and climate action strategies.

How Carbon Intensive is Great Western Bank's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Great Western Bank'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 Great Western Bank is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Great Western Bank'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.

Great Western Bank 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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