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PNC

PNC Financial Services Group, commonly known as PNC, is a leading financial institution headquartered in the United States, with a significant presence in major operational regions including the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast. Founded in 1845, PNC has evolved into a diversified financial services provider, offering a wide range of products and services such as retail banking, corporate banking, asset management, and mortgage financing. Renowned for its innovative approach, PNC stands out with unique offerings like its Virtual Wallet, which integrates banking and budgeting tools. The company has consistently maintained a strong market position, recognised for its commitment to customer service and community engagement. With a rich history marked by key milestones, PNC continues to be a trusted partner for individuals and businesses alike, driving financial success across the nation.

DitchCarbon Score

How does PNC'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.

62

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

PNC's score of 62 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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PNC's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, PNC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29438000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 75649000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 58728000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint significantly. Notably, PNC aims to achieve net zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. Additionally, they have set an ambitious target to reduce carbon emissions from these scopes by 80% by 2030. In terms of energy efficiency, PNC is targeting a 30% reduction in energy consumption by 2030. They also plan to source 100% of their purchased electricity from renewable sources by 2025. These initiatives are part of PNC's broader strategy to enhance sustainability and address climate change, aligning with industry standards for corporate responsibility. Overall, PNC's proactive approach to managing carbon emissions demonstrates their commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices.

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Scope 2
181,932,000
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Scope 3
68,137,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. PNC'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 PNC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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PNC 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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