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 2024, Standard Chartered Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,968,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources, with Scope 1 emissions at about 7,696,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 17,272,000 kg CO2e. The bank's Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, with investments contributing about 38,171,000,000 kg CO2e, and other categories such as purchased goods and services at approximately 349,379,000 kg CO2e. The bank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero financed emissions by 2050, in alignment with the Paris Agreement. Notably, it plans to reduce absolute financed thermal coal-mining emissions by 85% by 2030. For its own operations, Standard Chartered aims to achieve net-zero emissions in Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025, with an interim target of reducing emissions to 60,000 tCO2e by December 2025. In 2024, the bank successfully reduced its Scope 2 emissions by 34% and its overall Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 28%. These targets and achievements are part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce the bank's carbon footprint, reflecting its commitment to responsible banking practices. Data on emissions and targets are cascaded from its parent organization, Standard Chartered PLC, which oversees the bank's sustainability initiatives and reporting.
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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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
