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Meezan Bank

Meezan Bank, officially known as Meezan Bank Limited, is a leading Islamic bank headquartered in Pakistan (PK). Established in 2002, it has rapidly grown to become a prominent player in the Islamic banking sector, serving a diverse clientele across major operational regions in the country. Specialising in Shariah-compliant financial services, Meezan Bank offers a range of products, including personal and business financing, investment accounts, and Islamic credit cards. Its unique approach to banking, rooted in ethical principles, sets it apart from conventional banks. With a strong market position, Meezan Bank has achieved numerous accolades, including recognition for its innovative products and commitment to customer service. As a pioneer in Islamic finance, it continues to shape the industry landscape in Pakistan.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Meezan 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.

26

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Meezan Bank's score of 26 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Meezan Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Meezan Bank reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 1,791,253,194,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,791,253,194,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions also at approximately 1,791,253,194,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions, which encompass various categories such as franchises, investments, and employee commuting, also amounting to around 1,791,253,194,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Meezan Bank. This lack of specific commitments highlights an opportunity for the bank to enhance its climate strategy and align with industry standards for sustainability and carbon reduction. As the financial sector increasingly prioritises climate action, Meezan Bank's future initiatives could play a crucial role in mitigating its environmental impact.

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2023
Scope 1
1,791,253,194,000
Scope 2
1,791,253,194,000
Scope 3
1,791,253,194,000

Industry emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Meezan 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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