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Southern First Bank

Southern First Bank, headquartered in the United States, is a prominent financial institution that has been serving clients since its founding in 1999. With a strong presence in the Southeast, particularly in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia, the bank operates within the commercial banking sector, offering a range of services tailored to both individuals and businesses. Southern First Bank is renowned for its personalised banking experience, providing core products such as personal and business loans, treasury management, and wealth management services. The bank's commitment to community engagement and customer satisfaction sets it apart in a competitive market. Over the years, Southern First Bank has achieved significant milestones, including consistent growth and recognition for its financial stability, positioning it as a trusted partner in the banking industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Southern First Bank'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.

23

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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Southern First Bank's score of 23 is lower than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

41%

Southern First Bank's reported carbon emissions

Southern First Bank currently does not have available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets. However, the bank is committed to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact. In the absence of detailed emissions figures, it is essential to note that many financial institutions are increasingly recognising the importance of sustainability and are working towards integrating climate considerations into their operations. Southern First Bank's commitment to climate action aligns with industry trends, focusing on responsible banking practices and supporting sustainable initiatives. As the bank develops its climate strategy, stakeholders can expect future disclosures on emissions and reduction targets.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Southern First Bank'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. Southern First Bank is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Southern First Bank is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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