Société Générale, a prominent French multinational banking and financial services company, is headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1864, it has established a strong presence across Europe, Africa, and Asia, making it a key player in the global financial landscape. The bank operates primarily in the retail banking, corporate and investment banking, and asset management sectors. Société Générale is renowned for its innovative financial solutions, including tailored investment strategies and comprehensive risk management services. Its commitment to sustainability and digital transformation sets it apart in the competitive banking industry. With a robust market position, Société Générale has received numerous accolades for its services, reflecting its dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction.
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In 2024, Société Générale reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 79,391,731,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 42,867,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 70,108,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and 44,216,611,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). In 2023, the total emissions were about 184,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 22,807,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 3,670,460 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 83,071,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The 2022 emissions were approximately 167,998,000 kg CO2e, with similar scope distributions. Société Générale has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030, relative to 2019 levels. Additionally, the bank has committed to reducing its exposure to upstream oil and gas by 80% by 2030 and to cut greenhouse gas emissions linked to its oil and gas lending portfolio by 70% across all scopes. The bank is also a founding member of the Net Zero Banking Alliance, pledging to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. These targets reflect Société Générale's commitment to aligning its operations with the goals of the Paris Agreement, aiming to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from Société Générale Société anonyme, with no cascaded data from parent organizations.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 27,938,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 151,548,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 123,322,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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