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Jordan Commercial Bank

Jordan Commercial Bank, often referred to as JCB, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Amman, Jordan. Established in 1994, the bank has made significant strides in the banking sector, focusing on retail, corporate, and investment banking services across the Middle East and North Africa region. JCB offers a diverse range of core products, including personal and business loans, credit cards, and treasury services, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative solutions. The bank has garnered a strong market position, recognised for its commitment to financial inclusion and digital banking advancements. With a focus on sustainable growth, Jordan Commercial Bank continues to play a vital role in the economic development of Jordan and its surrounding areas.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Jordan Commercial 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.

28

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Jordan Commercial Bank's score of 28 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Jordan Commercial Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Jordan Commercial Bank reported a total of approximately 168,860 tonnes CO2e in carbon emissions, comprising about 57,660 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 and around 110,200 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from 2022, where emissions totalled about 332,230 tonnes CO2e, with 77,930 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 and 254,300 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2. The bank has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a notable decrease in emissions over the past two years. In 2021, the total emissions were approximately 273,830 tonnes CO2e, with 86,230 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 and 187,600 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a consistent downward trend in emissions, showcasing the bank's efforts towards sustainability. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate commitments, Jordan Commercial Bank's ongoing reductions in emissions reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change and enhancing environmental responsibility.

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Scope 2
187,600
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jordan Commercial 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. Jordan Commercial Bank is headquartered in JO, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Jordan Commercial 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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