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National City Corp. Sustainability Profile

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National City Corporation, commonly referred to as National City, is a prominent financial services institution headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1845, the company has established a significant presence in the Midwest, particularly in Ohio and Pennsylvania, offering a diverse range of banking and financial solutions. Operating primarily in the banking industry, National City provides core services such as retail banking, commercial banking, and wealth management. Its commitment to customer service and innovative financial products has positioned it as a trusted partner for individuals and businesses alike. Notable achievements include its successful merger with PNC Financial Services in 2008, which expanded its market reach and enhanced its service offerings. National City continues to be recognised for its strong community involvement and dedication to fostering economic growth in the regions it serves.

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66

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

National City Corp.'s score of 66 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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National City Corp.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

National City Corp., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The organisation's climate commitments and reduction initiatives are inherited from its parent company, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., at a cascade level of three. As part of its climate strategy, National City Corp. aligns with the initiatives of The PNC Financial Services Group, which includes participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and commitments to renewable energy through the RE100 initiative. However, no specific reduction targets or achievements have been documented for National City Corp. itself. In summary, while National City Corp. does not report its own emissions data or specific reduction targets, it is part of a larger corporate family that is actively engaged in climate initiatives and sustainability efforts.

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200920172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
48,962,000
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Scope 2
431,243,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
172,533,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is National City Corp.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. National City Corp.'s primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is National City Corp.'s Location?

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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. This request for National City Corp. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

National City Corp.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

National City Corp.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 35% last year and decreased by approximately 54% since 2009, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 69% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 61% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Employee Commuting
61%
Business Travel
27%

National City Corp.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

National City Corp. has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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