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La Banque Postale, a prominent player in the financial intermediation services sector, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across the country. Founded in 2006, it has quickly established itself as a key provider of banking and financial services, focusing on retail banking, asset management, and payment solutions.
The bank is renowned for its commitment to accessibility and customer service, offering a range of unique products tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals and businesses. With a strong emphasis on sustainable finance, La Banque Postale has positioned itself as a leader in responsible banking practices.
Notable achievements include its significant market share in the French banking landscape and its innovative approach to digital banking solutions, making it a trusted choice for millions of customers.
47
DitchCarbon score
+10 vs industry average
La Banque Postale’s score of 47 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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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.096
20182025
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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La Banque Postale's reported carbon emissions
La Banque Postale, a French financial intermediation services company, reported approximately 52.3 million kg CO2e in total carbon emissions for 2022. This included about 17.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 31.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2021, total emissions were approximately 53.0 million kg CO2e, comprising around 19.5 million kg CO2e (Scope 1), 2.5 million kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 31.0 million kg CO2e (Scope 3).
La Banque Postale has made several climate commitments. It aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. The company is committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, it has a Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment, made in 2017, to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% over the 2021-2030 period. La Banque Postale also targets a 30% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2021 reference year. Furthermore, the company aims to reduce the carbon footprint of its directly held equity and corporate bond portfolio by 25% over the 2019-2024 period, extended to infrastructure from 2022. It also targets a 17% reduction in the carbon intensity of directly held real electricity producers over the 2019-2024 period.
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La Banque Postale’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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