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updated 22 days ago

Hancock Whitney Sustainability Profile

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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.

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Hancock Whitney's score of 30 is lower than 51% 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, which includes 1,338,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 14,817,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 15,805,000 kg CO2e, comprising 617,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 15,187,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a potential area for future reporting and improvement. Despite the increase in emissions, Hancock Whitney has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as evidenced by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The emissions data is sourced directly from Hancock Whitney Corporation, with no cascaded data from a parent or related organization. The company continues to operate within the financial services sector in the US, where climate commitments are increasingly becoming a focus for stakeholders.

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202120222023
Scope 1
649,000
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Scope 2
14,727,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Hancock Whitney's Industry?

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

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

Hancock Whitney'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.

Hancock Whitney 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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