Meridian Credit Union
Meridian Credit Union, a leading financial institution in Canada, is headquartered in St. Catharines, Ontario. Established in 1954, it has grown to become the largest credit union in the province, serving members across various regions, including the Greater Toronto Area and Niagara. Specialising in personal and business banking, Meridian offers a range of unique products and services, such as competitive mortgage rates, investment options, and tailored financial advice. With a strong commitment to community engagement and member satisfaction, Meridian Credit Union has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its innovative digital banking solutions. As a trusted partner in financial wellness, Meridian continues to enhance its market position by prioritising member needs and fostering sustainable growth within the credit union sector.
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Meridian Credit Union's score of 25 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Meridian Credit Union's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Meridian Credit Union reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,596,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,263,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 1,336,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The organisation has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Despite the significant emissions figures, Meridian Credit Union has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of defined reduction strategies indicates a need for further development in their sustainability efforts. Meridian's average emissions intensity was reported at about 34.66 kg CO2e per square foot in 2022, reflecting their operational impact. As a financial institution headquartered in Canada, Meridian Credit Union is positioned to enhance its climate commitments and contribute to broader industry sustainability goals.
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| 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,263,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,336,000 |
| Scope 3 | - |
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Meridian Credit Union 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.
