Itau Unibanco Holding Sustainability Profile
Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A., commonly referred to as Itaú, is a leading financial institution headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 1945, Itaú has grown to become one of the largest banks in Latin America, with a strong presence in retail banking, corporate banking, and investment services. The bank operates extensively across Brazil and has significant operations in regions such as Argentina, Chile, and Paraguay. Itaú is renowned for its innovative financial products, including personal and business loans, credit cards, and investment solutions, which are tailored to meet diverse customer needs. The bank's commitment to digital transformation has positioned it as a pioneer in the fintech space, enhancing customer experience through technology. With a robust market position, Itaú has consistently been recognised for its financial strength and customer service excellence, making it a trusted choice for millions.
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Itau Unibanco Holding's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Itaú Unibanco Holding, headquartered in Brazil, reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 17997 tonnes CO2e for Scope 1, 18422 tonnes CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), and a substantial 76953 tonnes CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The total emissions for the global operations reached about 22512 tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 19405 tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 at 20700 tonnes CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 112190 tonnes CO2e from investments alone. Itaú Unibanco has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 50% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, based on 2018 levels. Additionally, they are committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with scientifically validated scenarios. For Scope 1, they also aim for a 30% reduction by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. The emissions data for Itaú Unibanco is cascaded from its parent company, Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A., ensuring a comprehensive approach to climate accountability. The organisation is actively working towards its climate commitments, with a focus on operational decarbonisation strategies that encompass all three scopes of emissions.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,561,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 156,364,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Itau Unibanco Holding's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Itau Unibanco Holding's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 1% last year and increased significantly since 2019, 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.
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Itau Unibanco Holding'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.
Itau Unibanco Holding has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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