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Standard Bank

Financial IntermediationSouth AfricaJNB: SBK.JO
Last verified 19 days agostandardbank.com

Standard Bank Group Limited, commonly known as Standard Bank, is a leading financial institution headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa (ZA). Established in 1862, the bank has evolved into a prominent player in the financial intermediation services sector, excluding insurance and pension funding services. With a strong presence across Africa and key operational regions in Southern and Eastern Africa, Standard Bank offers a diverse range of services, including personal and business banking, investment solutions, and corporate banking.

Renowned for its innovative approach, Standard Bank provides unique products tailored to meet the needs of its clients, such as digital banking solutions and wealth management services. The bank's commitment to sustainability and community development further enhances its market position. As one of Africa's largest financial institutions, Standard Bank continues to achieve significant milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in financial services.

47
DitchCarbon score

+12 vs industry average

Standard Bank’s score of 47 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Intensity

Very Low

Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries

Industry performance

0.062
20192025

The Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019

Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027

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Reported emissions

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Standard Bank's reported carbon emissions

Standard Bank, headquartered in ZA and operating in financial intermediation services, has reported its carbon emissions for several years. In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 147.7 million kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions totalling about 7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of roughly 124.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 16.5 million kg CO2e. Looking at previous years, total emissions were approximately 153.7 million kg CO2e in 2023, 162.1 million kg CO2e in 2022, 163.7 million kg CO2e in 2021, 186.2 million kg CO2e in 2020, and 229.9 million kg CO2e in 2019. Emissions have shown a downward trend from 2019 to 2024. Standard Bank has established significant climate commitments. It is committed to achieving net-zero emissions for its lending and investment portfolio by 2050. Furthermore, the bank aims for net-zero carbon emissions from its own operations, with newly built facilities targeted by 2030 and existing facilities by 2040. For its operations in South Africa, Standard Bank has set a clear target to reduce direct emissions by 79% by 2040, using 2014 as the base year. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.

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Standard Bank’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

5 goals

2040

79% reduction in Scope 2

The method defined a clear target for Standard Bank operations in South Africa to reduce direct emissions by 79% by 2040 when compared to th…

On track79%

2030

62% reduction in total GHG

Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.

At risk48%

2040

50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity

Across purchased goods and services and logistics.

Behind target22%

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Scope 3 top emissions categories

2 of 15 categories disclosed
Business Travel189%
Waste Generated in Operations11%
Business Travel189%
Waste Generated in Operations11%

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Climate initiatives

SCIENCE BASED TARGETS

Science Based Targets Initiative

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THE CLIMATE PLEDGE

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Emissions comparison with industry peers

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CompanyCountryIndustryLast updatedScoreDetails
Standard Bank logoStandard Bank
ZAFinancial Intermediation
19 days ago
47
Hsbc Holdings logoHsbc Holdings
GBCommercial Banking
10 days ago
100
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Standard Chartered PLC logoStandard Chartered PLC
GBFinancial Intermediation
1 month ago
100
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Deutsche Bank logoDeutsche Bank
DEBusiness Services
24 days ago
84
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Societe Generale logoSociete Generale
FRCommercial Banking
5 days ago
83
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Barclays PLC logoBarclays PLC
GBCommercial Banking
5 days ago
77
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Bank Of America logoBank Of America
USFinancial Intermediation
3 days ago
70
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