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OakNorth Bank, headquartered in Great Britain, is a prominent player in the financial intermediation services sector, specifically focusing on lending solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 2015, the bank has quickly established itself as a leader in providing innovative financing options, utilising advanced technology to streamline the lending process.
With a commitment to supporting the growth of UK businesses, OakNorth Bank offers unique products such as tailored loans and flexible repayment terms, distinguishing itself from traditional banks. The bank's data-driven approach enables it to assess creditworthiness more effectively, ensuring that SMEs receive the funding they need to thrive. Recognised for its rapid growth and customer-centric services, OakNorth Bank continues to make significant strides in the financial landscape, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner for businesses across the nation.
-4 vs industry average
Oaknorth Bank’s score of 33 is lower than 48% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Financial Intermediation has below-average carbon intensity
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Oaknorth Bank, a UK-based financial intermediation services provider, reported no specific emissions data for 2023. However, the bank provides an operational Scope 1, 2, and 3 intensity metric of 12,480 kg CO2e per employee for 2023.
In 2022, Oaknorth Bank's total greenhouse gas emissions were approximately 117.1 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of 846,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 230,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 116.1 million kg CO2e. Key categories for Scope 3 emissions included investments (approximately 94.5 million kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (4.8 million kg CO2e), and employee commuting (1.9 million kg CO2e). The bank also reported an operational Scope 1, 2, and 3 intensity of 14,590 kg CO2e per employee in 2022.
Oaknorth Bank has committed to significant climate action. The bank aims for a 60% reduction in financed emissions by 2030, using a 2022 baseline. Furthermore, Oaknorth Bank is targeting net-zero for all Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions from its UK supply chain, including purchased goods and services, by 2028. The bank announced in 2019 that it became net carbon zero for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions through offsetting. This information is cascaded from OakNorth Bank Plc.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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