Standard Chartered Bank
Standard Chartered Bank, a leading international bank headquartered in Great Britain, has established a strong presence across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East since its founding in 1969. Renowned for its commitment to emerging markets, the bank operates primarily in the financial services industry, focusing on retail banking, corporate banking, and wealth management. With a diverse portfolio of core products and services, including personal loans, credit cards, and investment solutions, Standard Chartered differentiates itself through its innovative digital banking platforms and customer-centric approach. The bank has achieved notable milestones, such as being recognised for its sustainable finance initiatives and strong corporate governance. As a prominent player in the global banking sector, Standard Chartered continues to enhance its market position, driven by a commitment to responsible banking and a focus on delivering exceptional value to its clients.
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Standard Chartered Bank's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Standard Chartered Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 42,485,144 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 8,488,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 26,246,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 42,450,410,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The bank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero financed emissions by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement. Significant near-term targets include a reduction of absolute financed thermal coal-mining emissions by 85% by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030, with interim targets of 60,000 tonnes CO2e by December 2025. Additionally, the bank aims for a 20% reduction in emissions intensity in its passenger fleet by 2025. Overall, Standard Chartered Bank is committed to substantial emissions reductions across all scopes, with a long-term vision of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,922,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 180,014,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 120,710,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Standard Chartered Bank 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.
