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The Scottish National Investment Bank, often referred to as SNIB, is a pivotal player in the financial intermediation services sector, headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2020, the bank aims to drive sustainable economic growth across Scotland by providing tailored financial solutions to businesses and projects that align with its mission of fostering a greener, fairer economy.
Operating primarily within Scotland, SNIB focuses on key areas such as infrastructure, innovation, and climate change initiatives. Its unique approach combines public and private investment, enabling it to support ventures that may struggle to secure traditional funding. With a commitment to long-term impact, the bank has quickly positioned itself as a leader in the Scottish financial landscape, championing projects that contribute to the nation’s economic resilience and sustainability.
-4 vs industry average
Scottish National Investment 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.
The Scottish National Investment Bank, a financial intermediation services provider based in GB, reported total emissions of approximately 58,660 kg CO2e in 2023. This included Scope 1 emissions from stationary combustion of about 6,490 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (primarily from purchased electricity) of approximately 10,980 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 40,910 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions were largely attributed to employee commute (approximately 31,130 kg CO2e) and business travel (about 9,660 kg CO2e), with waste generated in operations contributing approximately 220 kg CO2e.
In 2022, the bank's total emissions were approximately 26,200 kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions from stationary combustion of about 2,670 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (primarily from purchased electricity) of approximately 6,180 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 17,111 kg CO2e. Key Scope 3 contributors were business travel (approximately 9,661 kg CO2e) and employee commute (about 7,500 kg CO2e), alongside waste generated in operations (approximately 50 kg CO2e). Emissions data for 2024 does not include detailed scope breakdowns but mentions a value of approximately 77,684,000 kg CO2e for "reducing harmful emissions" under a "scope_not_specified" category.
The Scottish National Investment Bank has set a net-zero target for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030. They plan to compensate for unavoidable emissions using offset credits aligned with Scottish Government guidance, such as the Woodland Carbon Code or Peatland Code.
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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