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Oaknorth Bank

OakNorth Bank, officially known as OakNorth Bank Limited, is a prominent player in the UK banking sector, headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 2015, the bank has quickly established itself as a leader in providing tailored financial solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Specialising in commercial lending, OakNorth Bank offers unique products such as bespoke loans and innovative financial services designed to meet the specific needs of its clients. The bank's commitment to leveraging technology for efficient lending processes sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong focus on growth and customer satisfaction, OakNorth Bank has achieved significant milestones, including rapid loan book expansion and recognition for its contributions to the SME sector. Its strategic approach and market position underscore its role as a vital financial partner for businesses across the UK.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Oaknorth Bank'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.

36

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

Oaknorth Bank's score of 36 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Oaknorth Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Oaknorth Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 115,288,000 kg CO2e, with no emissions from Scope 1 and 28,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The majority of their emissions, about 115,260,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which includes categories such as investments, business travel, and employee commute. Comparatively, in 2022, the bank's total emissions were about 101,024,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions year-on-year. The Scope 2 emissions for 2022 were 28,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions accounted for approximately 100,996,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Oaknorth Bank has shown a trend of decreasing total emissions from 2019 (315,000 kg CO2e) to 2021 (248,000 kg CO2e), but the figures have risen again in the subsequent years. The bank has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, which may limit their commitment to addressing climate change. Overall, Oaknorth Bank's emissions data highlights the importance of focusing on Scope 3 emissions, which represent the largest portion of their carbon footprint. The bank's ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions will be crucial in shaping future climate strategies.

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Scope 2
46,000
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Scope 3
171,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Oaknorth Bank'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. This request for Oaknorth Bank is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Oaknorth Bank 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
Reduction Actions

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