La Banque Postale, headquartered in Paris, France, is a prominent player in the banking and financial services industry. Established in 2006, it has rapidly evolved to become a key provider of retail banking, insurance, and asset management services across the country and beyond. With a strong commitment to accessibility and social responsibility, La Banque Postale offers a unique range of products, including current accounts, savings solutions, and home loans, tailored to meet the diverse needs of its customers. The bank is particularly noted for its focus on sustainable finance and innovative digital banking solutions. As a subsidiary of the La Poste Group, La Banque Postale has achieved significant market presence, serving millions of clients and earning recognition for its customer-centric approach and robust financial performance.
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In 2023, La Banque Postale reported total Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,897,000 kg CO2e. This figure represents a decrease from 7,154,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 6,778,000 kg CO2e in 2021, indicating a positive trend in emissions reduction. The bank has set ambitious targets to further reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 46% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. Additionally, La Banque Postale is committed to reducing the carbon intensity of its directly-held real electricity producers by 17% over the 2019-2024 period. The bank has also pledged to achieve a 25% reduction in the carbon footprint of its equity and corporate bond portfolio by 2024, with this target extended to infrastructure investments from 2022. La Banque Postale is actively engaged with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and has committed to achieving science-based targets across its real estate, mortgages, electricity generation project finance, and corporate instruments portfolios by 2030. The bank's long-term goal is to reach net-zero emissions by 2040. Overall, La Banque Postale's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a strong dedication to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact, aligning with industry standards and global climate goals.
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2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 10,454,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - |
Scope 2 | 10,454,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - |
Scope 3 | 18,126,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
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