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Financial Intermediation
US
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Pacific Continental Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Pacific Continental Corporation, commonly referred to as PCC, is a prominent player in the financial services industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1997, the company has made significant strides in providing innovative banking solutions, primarily serving the Pacific Northwest region. PCC specialises in commercial banking, offering a range of services including loans, treasury management, and investment solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses. What sets Pacific Continental apart is its commitment to personalised service and deep community engagement, fostering strong relationships with clients. With a reputation for reliability and customer-centric solutions, PCC has positioned itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking financial growth. The company continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a leader in the regional banking sector.

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How does Pacific Continental Corporation'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.

38

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Pacific Continental Corporation's score of 38 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

61%

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Pacific Continental Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Columbia Banking System, Inc.

Pacific Continental Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is part of a corporate family that includes Columbia Banking System, Inc., from which it inherits emissions data and climate initiatives. However, no specific reduction targets or climate pledges have been outlined for Pacific Continental Corporation. As a merged entity, the climate commitments and performance metrics are likely influenced by the sustainability strategies of Columbia Banking System, Inc. While specific emissions data and reduction targets are not available, the company is expected to align with industry standards and best practices in climate action. In the absence of direct emissions data, it is essential for Pacific Continental Corporation to establish clear climate commitments and reduction initiatives to enhance its sustainability profile and contribute to broader environmental goals.

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2019202020212022
Scope 1
5,006,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
12,416,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
3,516,000
000,000
000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Pacific Continental Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pacific Continental Corporation'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.

How Carbon Intensive is Pacific Continental Corporation'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 Pacific Continental Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Pacific Continental Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Pacific Continental Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 100% last year and decreased by approximately 44% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 11% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Business Travel
100%

Pacific Continental Corporation'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.

Pacific Continental Corporation 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
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