Standard Chartered PLC Sustainability Profile
Standard Chartered PLC, a leading international banking group, is headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1969, the bank has established a strong presence in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, focusing on providing a diverse range of financial services. With a commitment to innovation, Standard Chartered offers unique products in retail banking, corporate banking, and wealth management, catering to both individual and institutional clients. The bank is renowned for its expertise in emerging markets, positioning itself as a trusted partner in these regions. Notable achievements include a robust digital banking platform and a strong emphasis on sustainable finance, reflecting its dedication to responsible banking practices. As a prominent player in the global banking industry, Standard Chartered continues to enhance its market position through strategic initiatives and a customer-centric approach.
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Standard Chartered PLC's score of 90 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Standard Chartered PLC's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Standard Chartered PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,968,000 kg CO2e, which includes 7,696,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 17,272,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The bank's Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, amounting to about 49,049,672,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by investments and purchased goods and services. For 2025, the bank aims to achieve net zero in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with a target of 60,000,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. Additionally, Standard Chartered has committed to reaching net zero in its financed emissions by 2050. This commitment reflects the bank's broader climate strategy, which includes significant reduction targets for its operational emissions. Standard Chartered's emissions data is sourced directly from the organisation, with no cascading from a parent company. The bank has not yet submitted specific near-term targets to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) but has expressed intentions to comply with climate commitments. The bank's climate initiatives are part of its ongoing efforts to align with global sustainability goals and reduce its overall carbon footprint.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 94,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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Standard Chartered PLC's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Standard Chartered PLC's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 7% last year and increased significantly since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 74% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Standard Chartered PLC's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Standard Chartered PLC has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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