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The Karnataka Bank Limited

The Karnataka Bank Limited, often referred to simply as Karnataka Bank, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Mangaluru, India. Established in 1924, the bank has grown significantly, serving a diverse clientele across major operational regions in Karnataka and beyond. As a key player in the banking industry, Karnataka Bank offers a wide range of services, including personal banking, corporate banking, and agricultural finance, distinguished by its customer-centric approach and innovative digital solutions. With a strong emphasis on technology, Karnataka Bank has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of various online banking services that enhance customer convenience. The bank's commitment to excellence has solidified its market position, making it a trusted choice for individuals and businesses alike. Through its unique blend of traditional banking values and modern financial services, Karnataka Bank continues to thrive in a competitive landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does The Karnataka Bank Limited'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.

26

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

The Karnataka Bank Limited's score of 26 is higher than 65% 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 Karnataka Bank Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, The Karnataka Bank Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58,880 kg CO2e, comprising about 29,750 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 29,130 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects the bank's operational impact, primarily from fuel used for transportation and electricity consumption. In 2024, the bank achieved a significant reduction in emissions, reporting approximately 29,520 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing to about 17,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions to about 12,520 kg CO2e. This demonstrates a proactive approach to minimising their carbon footprint. Despite these reductions, The Karnataka Bank Limited has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The bank's emissions data highlights its ongoing efforts to address climate change, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in carbon management.

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Scope 1
29,750
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Scope 2
29,130
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Karnataka Bank Limited'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 The Karnataka Bank Limited is in IN, which has a very high 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.

The Karnataka Bank Limited 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
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