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Itau Unibanco Holding

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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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Itau Unibanco Holding's score of 54 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Itau Unibanco Holding's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Itaú Unibanco Holding reported carbon emissions of approximately 22,548,880,000 kg CO2e globally, with 19,208,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 14,468,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The bank's Scope 3 emissions, primarily from investments, reached about 22,451,714,000 kg CO2e. In Brazil, the bank's emissions for 2023 included approximately 18,738,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 14,336,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2. The bank has set a long-term commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with scientifically validated scenarios. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Itaú Unibanco's emissions data indicates a significant focus on transparency and accountability in its environmental impact, with a clear trajectory towards sustainability.

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Scope 1
17,048,000
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Scope 2
2,739,000
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000,000
Scope 3
19,020,571,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Itau Unibanco Holding's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), 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. This request for Itau Unibanco Holding is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Itau Unibanco Holding 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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