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Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), headquartered in Beijing, China, stands as a leading financial institution in the global banking sector. Founded in 1984, ICBC has grown to become one of the largest banks in the world, with a significant presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Specialising in corporate banking, personal banking, and treasury operations, ICBC offers a diverse range of services, including loans, deposits, and wealth management solutions. Its commitment to innovation and customer service distinguishes it in a competitive market. With numerous accolades, including being ranked among the top banks globally by assets, ICBC continues to solidify its market position through strategic expansion and a robust digital banking platform, catering to the evolving needs of its clientele.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China'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.

22

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's score of 22 is lower than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) reported carbon emissions of approximately 11,041,180 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1 emissions, specifically from mobile combustion. This represents a slight increase from 2022, where emissions were about 10,050,700 kg CO2e. In 2021, emissions were significantly higher at approximately 15,169,830 kg CO2e, indicating a trend of reduction over the past two years. ICBC has not disclosed any Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or climate pledges as part of their sustainability initiatives. The bank's emissions intensity metrics include a building emissions intensity of about 87,540 kg CO2e per square metre and a per capita emissions intensity of approximately 4,810 kg CO2e per employee for 2023. Overall, while ICBC has made some progress in reducing its carbon footprint, the absence of comprehensive emissions data and formal reduction commitments suggests that further action may be necessary to align with global climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China'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.

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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 Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China 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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