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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In 2024, Intesa Sanpaolo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,128,121,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 45,280,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 16,656,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, amounting to around 59,892,681,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from investments and other indirect sources. Intesa Sanpaolo has set ambitious reduction targets as part of its Own Emissions Plan, aiming for a 53% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. The bank has already achieved a 35% reduction from 2019 to 2024. Additionally, it has committed to achieving carbon neutrality for its own emissions by 2030 and pursuing a "Net Zero" objective by 2050 across all business lines, including lending and investment portfolios. The bank's climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which includes a near-term target to reduce emissions in line with a 1.5°C pathway. Intesa Sanpaolo's portfolio targets cover 8% of its total investment and lending, with a commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050. Overall, Intesa Sanpaolo is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and has established a comprehensive framework to address its climate impact.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 58,994,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 54,539,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 31,497,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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.
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.

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