M&T Bank Corporation, commonly referred to as M&T Bank, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in the United States, specifically in Buffalo, New York. Founded in 1856, M&T Bank has established itself as a key player in the banking industry, primarily serving the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions. The bank offers a diverse range of services, including commercial banking, retail banking, and wealth management, distinguished by its commitment to personalised customer service and community engagement. M&T Bank has achieved significant milestones, including consistent growth in assets and a strong market presence, making it one of the largest banks in the United States. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, M&T Bank continues to enhance its offerings, solidifying its reputation as a trusted financial partner.
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M&T Bank's score of 41 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, M&T Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 51,617,000 kg CO2e, comprising 17,889,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 33,728,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a reduction from 2023, where emissions totalled about 60,661,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 18,761,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 41,900,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, M&T Bank has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the bank's emissions were approximately 59,350,000 kg CO2e, indicating a downward trend in emissions. The bank has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from sources such as business travel and employee commuting. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives, M&T Bank's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to sustainability. The emissions data is sourced directly from M&T Bank Corporation, with no cascaded data from a parent organisation. The bank continues to focus on transparency in its sustainability reporting, as evidenced by its published sustainability reports.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 35,166,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 29,992,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,345,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - |
M&T Bank's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 31% last year and decreased by approximately 61% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 3% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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.
M&T Bank 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.

