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Financial Intermediation
ZA
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Nedbank Limited Sustainability Profile

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Nedbank Limited, a prominent financial institution in South Africa, is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA. Established in 1888, Nedbank has evolved into one of the largest banks in the country, offering a comprehensive range of financial services across retail, business, and corporate banking sectors. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, Nedbank provides unique products such as green financing and tailored investment solutions, setting it apart in the competitive banking landscape. The bank has achieved significant milestones, including its commitment to environmental responsibility and community development, reinforcing its position as a leader in the South African banking industry. Nedbank's dedication to customer-centric services and its robust market presence underscore its reputation as a trusted financial partner in the region.

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How does Nedbank Limited's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

49

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

Nedbank Limited's score of 49 is higher than 71% 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 Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Nedbank Group Limited

Nedbank Limited, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The organisation is a current subsidiary of Nedbank Group Limited, which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific emissions figures, Nedbank Limited is part of a broader corporate family that may have initiatives in place. The emissions data and performance metrics are cascaded from Nedbank Group Limited, which is responsible for reporting on climate-related actions and commitments. Nedbank Limited's climate strategy may align with industry standards, but specific details regarding their commitments, such as Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets or other reduction initiatives, are not currently available. The absence of detailed emissions data highlights the need for transparency and accountability in corporate climate commitments within the financial sector.

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Scope 1
694,850
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000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
0,000,000
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-
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
96,361,710
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
31,483,310
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
-
-
-
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Nedbank Limited's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Nedbank Limited'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 Nedbank Limited is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Nedbank Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nedbank Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 1% last year and increased by approximately 10% since 2007, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 33% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 73% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Employee Commuting
73%
Business Travel
27%

Nedbank Limited'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.

Nedbank Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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
Reduction Actions

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