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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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How does Hancock Whitney'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.

28

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 28 is higher than 76% 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 1,338,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 14,817,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 16,156,000 kg CO2e. This marks an increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were approximately 617,000 kg CO2e, and a slight decrease in Scope 2 emissions from about 15,187,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Hancock Whitney's total emissions were approximately 15,804,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 617,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 15,187,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a need for enhanced climate strategies, as the company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined reduction targets or commitments to frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) suggests that Hancock Whitney may need to strengthen its climate action plans to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.

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Scope 1
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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