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Intesa Sanpaolo Sustainability Profile

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Intesa Sanpaolo, a leading Italian banking group, is headquartered in Turin, Italy. Established in 2007 through the merger of Banca Intesa and Sanpaolo IMI, the bank has rapidly become a key player in the European financial sector, with a strong presence across Italy and significant operations in Central and Eastern Europe. Specialising in retail banking, corporate banking, and wealth management, Intesa Sanpaolo offers a diverse range of products and services, including loans, investment solutions, and insurance. Its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions sets it apart in a competitive market. Recognised for its robust financial performance, Intesa Sanpaolo consistently ranks among the top banks in Europe, reflecting its strong market position and dedication to sustainable growth.

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86

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

Intesa Sanpaolo's score of 86 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Intesa Sanpaolo's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Intesa Sanpaolo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 59.9 billion kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 45.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 16.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 59.9 billion kg CO2e. The bank has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, aiming for a 53% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. Additionally, Intesa Sanpaolo is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, which encompasses its own operations as well as its lending and investment portfolios. The bank's Own Emissions Plan includes interim targets, with a goal of reducing Scope 1 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2024 base year. Furthermore, it aims for carbon neutrality of its own emissions by 2030, with 100% of its energy sourced from renewable sources. Intesa Sanpaolo's commitment to sustainability is reinforced by its participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning its reduction targets with the 1.5°C climate goal. Overall, Intesa Sanpaolo's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a clear roadmap for significant emissions reductions and a long-term vision for sustainability.

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Scope 2
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How Carbon Intensive is Intesa Sanpaolo's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Intesa Sanpaolo'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 Intesa Sanpaolo is in IT, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Intesa Sanpaolo's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Intesa Sanpaolo's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 100% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Investments
100%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Purchased Goods and Services
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Intesa Sanpaolo'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.

Intesa Sanpaolo has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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
Reduction Actions

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