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Financial Intermediation
PT
updated 2 days ago

Novo Banco

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Novo Banco, officially known as Novo Banco, S.A., is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal (PT). Established in 2014, the bank emerged from the resolution of Banco Espírito Santo, marking a significant milestone in the Portuguese banking sector. Novo Banco operates primarily in Portugal, with a focus on retail banking, corporate banking, and investment services. The bank offers a diverse range of core products, including personal and business accounts, loans, and investment solutions, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative digital services. Novo Banco has positioned itself as a key player in the market, recognised for its commitment to financial stability and customer satisfaction. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and community engagement, Novo Banco continues to evolve, adapting to the dynamic needs of its clients while maintaining a robust presence in the financial landscape.

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50

Industry Average

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30

Industry Benchmark

Novo Banco's score of 50 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Novo Banco's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Novo Banco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,521,809,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,675,300 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,146,300 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 4,234,400 kg CO2e, with business travel contributing about 520,800 kg CO2e. The bank's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Novo Banco, S.A., reflecting a corporate family relationship. This data is crucial for understanding the bank's overall environmental impact and commitment to sustainability. While specific reduction targets or initiatives were not disclosed, Novo Banco's emissions data indicates a comprehensive approach to tracking and managing carbon emissions across all scopes. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that the bank may still be in the process of establishing formal commitments to reduce its carbon footprint. Overall, Novo Banco's emissions profile highlights the importance of transparency in corporate sustainability efforts, particularly in the financial sector, where climate commitments are increasingly scrutinised by stakeholders.

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20142020202120222023
Scope 1
2,797,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
2,961,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
3,990,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Novo Banco'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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Very high
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 Novo Banco is in PT, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Novo Banco is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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