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Hancock Whitney

Hancock Whitney Corporation, commonly known as Hancock Whitney, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in the United States. Established in 1899, the bank has a rich history of serving clients across the Gulf South, with a strong presence in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Operating within the banking and financial services industry, Hancock Whitney offers a diverse range of products, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage services. What sets them apart is their commitment to personalised service and community engagement, fostering long-term relationships with clients. With a reputation for stability and innovation, Hancock Whitney has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its customer service excellence and community involvement. As a trusted partner in financial growth, Hancock Whitney continues to solidify its market position while adapting to the evolving needs of its clientele.

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30

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

Hancock Whitney's score of 30 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hancock Whitney's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hancock Whitney reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,156,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,338,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 14,817,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a notable increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were approximately 15,805,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 617,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 15,187,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the bank's emissions were approximately 15,376,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 649,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 14,727,000 kg CO2e. Despite the fluctuations in emissions over the years, Hancock Whitney has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data indicates a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Overall, Hancock Whitney's emissions data highlights the need for enhanced strategies to address their carbon impact and align with industry standards for climate action.

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649,000
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Scope 2
14,727,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hancock Whitney'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 Hancock Whitney is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hancock Whitney 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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