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Norddeutsche Landesbank

Norddeutsche Landesbank (NORD/LB) is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Hanover, Germany. Established in 1970, NORD/LB has evolved into a key player in the banking sector, primarily serving the northern regions of Germany and beyond. The bank operates within the commercial banking industry, focusing on corporate finance, real estate financing, and public sector banking. NORD/LB offers a range of core products and services, including tailored financing solutions and investment services, distinguished by their commitment to customer-centric approaches and regional expertise. The bank has achieved notable milestones, including its strategic partnerships and a strong market position, making it a trusted financial partner for businesses and public entities alike. With a focus on sustainable finance, NORD/LB continues to adapt to the evolving financial landscape, reinforcing its reputation as a reliable banking institution.

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53

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Norddeutsche Landesbank's score of 53 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Norddeutsche Landesbank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Norddeutsche Landesbank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 726,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,101,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from previous years, with total emissions decreasing from about 5,502,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 5,692,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The bank's emissions profile shows a consistent effort to manage and reduce its carbon footprint across all scopes. In 2020, total emissions were reported at 5,948,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,139,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,820,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,989,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a downward trend in emissions over the years, highlighting the bank's commitment to sustainability. Despite the positive trajectory, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed by Norddeutsche Landesbank, such as Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments or other formal climate pledges. The bank's ongoing efforts in emissions management reflect an awareness of the importance of climate action within the financial sector, although further commitments could enhance its sustainability profile.

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Scope 2
2,043,000
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Scope 3
4,200,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Norddeutsche Landesbank'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.

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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 Norddeutsche Landesbank is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Norddeutsche Landesbank 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.

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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