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Financial Intermediation
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updated 13 days ago

Popular

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Popular, Inc., commonly referred to as Popular, is a prominent financial services institution headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1893, the company has established a strong presence in the banking sector, particularly in Puerto Rico and the mainland U.S. Its core business areas include commercial and retail banking, mortgage lending, and wealth management services. With a commitment to innovation, Popular offers unique financial products tailored to meet the diverse needs of its customers. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its expansion into digital banking solutions, which enhance customer experience and accessibility. Recognised for its robust market position, Popular has garnered numerous accolades for its customer service and community engagement, solidifying its reputation as a trusted financial partner.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Popular'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.

22

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

Popular's score of 22 is lower than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24%

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Popular's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Popular reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,448,000 kg CO2e, comprising 822,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 6,327,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This reflects a notable increase in emissions compared to 2021, when the total was about 12,169,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 720,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 11,699,000 kg CO2e. The 2020 figures were approximately 11,221,000 kg CO2e in total, with Scope 1 at 557,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 10,666,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Popular has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it have any Scope 3 emissions data. The absence of formal commitments or targets suggests a need for further action in addressing climate change. All emissions data is sourced directly from Popular, Inc., with no cascading from a parent organisation.

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202020212022
Scope 1
557,000
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000,000
Scope 2
10,666,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Popular'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.

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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 Popular is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Popular 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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