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The Co-operative Bank Holdings p.l.c.

The Co-operative Bank Holdings p.l.c., commonly known as The Co-operative Bank, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1872, the bank has a rich history marked by its commitment to ethical banking and community values. Operating primarily in the UK, The Co-operative Bank focuses on retail banking services, including personal and business accounts, loans, and mortgages. What sets The Co-operative Bank apart is its dedication to responsible banking practices, emphasising transparency and customer care. The bank has achieved notable milestones, including its recognition for ethical policies and sustainable finance initiatives. With a strong market position, The Co-operative Bank continues to serve a diverse clientele, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted provider in the competitive banking sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does The Co-operative Bank Holdings p.l.c.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

69

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

The Co-operative Bank Holdings p.l.c.'s score of 69 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The Co-operative Bank Holdings p.l.c.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2024, The Co-operative Bank Holdings p.l.c. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 312,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 459,400 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,406,200 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 310,008,800 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This reflects a decrease in emissions from 2023, where total emissions were about 358,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 672,100 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,516,300 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 358,423,600 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The bank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve Net Zero for its Scope 1 and 2 direct emissions by 2030. Additionally, it plans to reduce emissions associated with suppliers, business travel, commuting, and waste by 50% by the end of 2030. These initiatives demonstrate the bank's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.

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Scope 1
968,900
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000,000
000,000
Scope 2
2,181,300
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
371,213,400
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Co-operative Bank Holdings p.l.c.'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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 The Co-operative Bank Holdings p.l.c. is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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The Co-operative Bank Holdings p.l.c. 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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