Metro Bank PLC, commonly known as Metro Bank, is a prominent retail bank headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2010, it has rapidly gained recognition for its innovative approach to banking, focusing on customer service and convenience. With a strong presence in London and the South East, Metro Bank operates within the financial services industry, offering a range of core products including personal and business accounts, loans, and mortgages. What sets Metro Bank apart is its commitment to providing a unique banking experience, characterised by extended opening hours and a customer-centric ethos. The bank has achieved significant milestones, including being the first new high street bank in the UK in over 100 years. With a growing customer base and a reputation for transparency and accessibility, Metro Bank continues to strengthen its position in the competitive banking landscape.
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In 2024, Metro Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 72,824,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 72,670,000 kg CO2e. Within this, investments were the largest source, contributing approximately 29,650,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were reported at about 122,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 32,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Comparatively, in 2023, Metro Bank's total emissions were about 111,674,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions again dominating at approximately 111,205,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions for that year were around 469,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 2,705,000 kg CO2e. Metro Bank's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Metro Bank Holdings PLC, which provides a comprehensive overview of its carbon footprint. Despite the substantial emissions figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their reports. The bank's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its transparency in emissions reporting, although further initiatives and targets would enhance its sustainability profile.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,160,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,044,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Metro Bank is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
