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Sparebanken Sor

Sparebanken Sør, a prominent financial institution based in Norway, has been serving its customers since its establishment in 1822. Headquartered in Kristiansand, the bank operates primarily in the southern regions of Norway, providing a range of banking services tailored to both personal and business clients. As a key player in the Norwegian banking industry, Sparebanken Sør offers unique products such as competitive mortgage solutions, savings accounts, and comprehensive investment services. The bank is renowned for its commitment to local communities and sustainable banking practices, which set it apart from competitors. With a strong market position, Sparebanken Sør has achieved notable milestones, including significant growth in customer base and assets under management, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted financial partner in the region.

DitchCarbon Score

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51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Sparebanken Sor's score of 51 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sparebanken Sor's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sparebanken Sør reported total carbon emissions of approximately 321,200 kg CO2e. This figure includes 23,600 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 114,200 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 183,300 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 297,600 kg CO2e, this represents an increase in emissions. The bank has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. However, it continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. Overall, Sparebanken Sør's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to understand and manage its environmental impact, although further commitments or reduction strategies have not been specified.

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Scope 2
333,200
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Scope 3
146,300
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sparebanken Sor's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), 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 Sparebanken Sor is in NO, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sparebanken Sor 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
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