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The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), headquartered in the United States, is a leading institution in the financial intermediation services sector, specifically focusing on services excluding insurance and pension funding. Established in 1959, IDB has played a pivotal role in fostering economic development across Latin America and the Caribbean, providing essential financial and technical assistance to member countries.
IDB's core offerings include loans, grants, and advisory services aimed at enhancing infrastructure, social development, and economic growth. Its unique approach combines financial resources with expertise in project implementation, making it a vital partner for governments and private entities alike. With a strong market position, IDB has achieved significant milestones, including the financing of transformative projects that have positively impacted millions of lives in the region.
35
DitchCarbon score
-2 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.096
20182025
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
2020202120222023202420252026
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
IDB's reported carbon emissions
IDB, a US-based financial intermediation services provider, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 354,731,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 945,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of 1,614,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from business travel of 6,059,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2022, IDB's Scope 1 emissions were 802,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were 1,994,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 business travel emissions were 5,852,000 kg CO2e. The organisation reported a 2014 total of 32,718,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 1,195,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 11,859,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 19,664,000 kg CO2e.
IDB has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050. Furthermore, the organisation had a near-term absolute reduction target, approved in 2019, to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 14% between 2018 and 2023. This target is reported as being on track.
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IDB’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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