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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Itau Unibanco Holding's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Itaú Unibanco Holding reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 279,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,364,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 11,219,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In Brazil, the 2023 emissions were significantly higher, with Scope 1 emissions at about 18,738,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 14,336,000 kg CO2e. Itaú Unibanco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, they are targeting a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. The bank has also committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with scientifically validated scenarios. The emissions data for Itaú Unibanco is cascaded from its parent company, Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A., which oversees the overall performance and climate initiatives. The bank's operational decarbonization strategy aims for a 42% reduction in CO2 emissions across all three scopes by 2030, compared to the 2021 baseline.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,561,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 156,364,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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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.
