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Financial Intermediation
NG
updated 19 days ago

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc

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Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc, commonly referred to as Sterling Bank, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Nigeria (NG). Established in 1960, the bank has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in its journey to becoming a leading player in the Nigerian banking sector. Sterling Bank operates primarily in retail and commercial banking, offering a diverse range of services including loans, savings accounts, and investment products. What sets Sterling apart is its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions, catering to the unique needs of its clientele. With a strong market position, Sterling Financial Holdings has garnered recognition for its robust financial performance and dedication to sustainable banking practices. The bank continues to expand its operational footprint across Nigeria, reinforcing its status as a trusted partner in financial services.

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38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc's score of 38 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,370,460 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,772,230 kg CO2e, which comprises 493,230 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 2,772,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Additionally, Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity accounted for approximately 3,096,330 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions, primarily from business travel, were about 8,890 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 6,419,215 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,540,790 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 3,084,392.6 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 20,327.7 kg CO2e. Sterling Financial Holdings has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company operates independently without cascading emissions data from a parent organization, ensuring that its reported figures reflect its own operational impact. Overall, while Sterling Financial Holdings has made strides in tracking its emissions, it currently lacks formal commitments to reduce its carbon footprint in the future.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc is in NG, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc 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
Reduction Actions

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