Judo Capital Holdings Limited, commonly known as Judo Bank, is a prominent Australian bank headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria. Established in 2018, Judo Bank has quickly positioned itself as a leader in the Australian banking sector, focusing primarily on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The bank offers a range of tailored financial products and services, including business loans, savings accounts, and transaction banking, all designed to meet the unique needs of its clients. Judo Bank distinguishes itself through its commitment to relationship banking, providing personalised service and support to foster growth for Australian businesses. With a strong emphasis on innovation and customer-centric solutions, Judo Bank has achieved significant milestones, including rapid growth in its customer base and recognition within the industry for its contributions to SME financing.
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In 2025, Judo Capital Holdings Limited reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 2 emissions amounting to approximately 228,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 8,175,000 kg CO2e. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in its upstream activities. For the previous year, 2024, Judo Capital's emissions were recorded at approximately 203,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and about 11,394,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a notable increase in Scope 3 emissions, which are often the most challenging to manage due to their indirect nature. Judo Capital has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade, specifically targeting the years 2023 to 2025. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to mitigating its environmental impact. The company does not currently report any Scope 1 emissions, which may suggest a focus on indirect emissions reduction strategies. Judo Capital's climate initiatives are not cascaded from a parent organization, indicating that these targets and data are independently established. Overall, Judo Capital Holdings Limited is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, particularly in its direct and indirect operational impacts, as part of its commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility.
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| 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 172,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,438,000 | 0,000,000 |
Judo Capital Holdings Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 19% last year and decreased by approximately 19% since 2021, 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 "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 82% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Judo Capital Holdings Limited 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.
