Nedbank Group Limited, commonly known as Nedbank, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa (ZA). Established in 1888, Nedbank has evolved into one of the largest banks in the country, with a strong presence across various operational regions in Southern Africa. Operating within the banking and financial services industry, Nedbank offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including personal and business banking, investment solutions, and wealth management. What sets Nedbank apart is its commitment to sustainability and innovation, aiming to create a positive impact in the communities it serves. With a solid market position, Nedbank has received numerous accolades for its customer service and digital banking initiatives, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted financial partner in the region.
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In 2024, Nedbank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 105,340,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,083,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 68,475,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 34,782,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 113,339,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 7,177,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 81,115,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 34,350,000 kg CO2e. Nedbank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a reduction of over 40% in its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, based on 2019 levels. This target implies a total carbon footprint of approximately 83,000 tCO2e. Additionally, the bank is focused on reducing emissions from business travel by 30% by the end of 2025 compared to 2019 levels. Long-term commitments include achieving net-zero operational emissions by 2025 and ensuring that 100% of its lending and investment activities support a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. Furthermore, Nedbank aims for zero exposure to fossil fuel-related activities by 2045. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from Nedbank Group Limited, with no cascaded data from parent organizations.
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2007 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 694,850 | 000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 96,361,710 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 31,483,310 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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