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Nedbank

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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38

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Nedbank's score of 38 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nedbank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nedbank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 88,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 113,339,000 kg CO2e. The bank's Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from business travel (approximately 7,580,170 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (around 17,405,120 kg CO2e). Over the years, Nedbank has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. However, specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed, indicating a potential area for future focus. The bank's emissions data reflects a broader industry trend towards transparency and accountability in climate commitments, aligning with global efforts to mitigate climate change impacts. Nedbank's headquarters is located in South Africa (ZA), and it continues to engage in sustainability practices as part of its operational strategy.

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Scope 1
694,850
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Scope 2
96,361,710
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000,000,000
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Scope 3
31,483,310
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nedbank'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. Nedbank is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Nedbank is committed to some 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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