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Israel Discount Bank

Israel Discount Bank, often referred to as IDB, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Israel (IL). Established in 1935, the bank has grown to become a key player in the banking sector, offering a wide range of services across retail, corporate, and investment banking. With a strong presence in major operational regions, including Israel and select international markets, IDB is well-regarded for its customer-centric approach and innovative financial solutions. The bank's core offerings include personal banking, business loans, and wealth management services, distinguished by their commitment to personalised service and technological advancement. Israel Discount Bank has achieved notable milestones, including significant expansions and strategic partnerships, solidifying its position as one of Israel's leading banks. With a focus on sustainability and community engagement, IDB continues to enhance its reputation in the competitive financial landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Israel Discount Bank'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.

35

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Israel Discount Bank's score of 35 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Israel Discount Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Israel Discount Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23,645,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,422,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 21,569,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 654,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses business travel emissions of 1,091,000 kg CO2e. Over the previous years, the bank has shown a trend of decreasing emissions. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 18,717,000 kg CO2e, and in 2021, they were approximately 19,199,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The bank has consistently reported emissions across all three scopes (1, 2, and 3) since 2013, demonstrating transparency in their climate impact. However, there are currently no documented reduction targets or climate pledges in place, which may limit their ability to align with industry standards for climate action. Overall, while Israel Discount Bank has made strides in emissions reporting, further commitments and specific reduction strategies would enhance their climate responsibility and align with global sustainability goals.

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Scope 1
16,357,000
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Scope 2
43,314,000
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Scope 3
239,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Israel Discount Bank'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Israel Discount Bank is headquartered in IL, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Israel Discount Bank is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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