Hdfc
HDFC Bank Limited, commonly referred to as HDFC, is a leading financial institution headquartered in Mumbai, India. Established in 1994, HDFC has grown to become one of the largest private sector banks in the country, with a significant presence across urban and rural regions. The bank operates primarily in the banking and financial services industry, offering a diverse range of products including retail banking, wholesale banking, and treasury operations. HDFC Bank is renowned for its innovative digital banking solutions and customer-centric approach, which have set it apart in a competitive market. With a strong emphasis on technology, the bank has achieved numerous accolades, including being consistently ranked among the top banks in India for customer satisfaction and service quality. Its commitment to excellence and robust financial performance solidifies HDFC's position as a trusted leader in the Indian banking sector.
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Hdfc's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, HDFC Bank Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 593,187,450 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 77,999,500 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 284,877,910 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 230,310,040 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes business travel (about 15,708,880 kg CO2e), employee commute (approximately 119,512,770 kg CO2e), and upstream leased assets (around 23,641,520 kg CO2e). For the previous year, 2024, HDFC Bank's emissions were reported at approximately 650,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions of about 90,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 500,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 60,000,000 kg CO2e. The Indian operations for 2024 showed Scope 1 emissions of about 84,180,480 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 501,899,030 kg CO2e. HDFC Bank has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. However, the bank is actively engaged in monitoring and reporting its emissions, as evidenced by its comprehensive disclosures. The emissions data is sourced directly from HDFC Bank Limited, with no cascaded data from a parent or related organization. Overall, HDFC Bank's commitment to transparency in its emissions reporting reflects its awareness of climate impact, although specific reduction initiatives or targets have not been detailed.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,500,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 408,400,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 26,700,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Hdfc 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.
