Truist Financial Corporation, commonly known as Truist, is a prominent American bank headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Established in 2019 through the merger of BB&T and SunTrust, Truist has quickly become a key player in the financial services industry, primarily serving the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Truist offers a comprehensive range of banking and financial solutions, including personal and commercial banking, investment services, and insurance. What sets Truist apart is its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions, aiming to enhance the banking experience through technology and personalised service. With a strong market position, Truist is recognised for its robust asset base and extensive branch network, making it one of the largest financial institutions in the US. The company continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its dedication to community engagement and sustainable growth.
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In 2024, Truist reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13382000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 119012000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions, including 274861000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services and 38201000 kg CO2e from capital goods. In 2023, the US emissions were approximately 13764960 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 139611960 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a total of 98641000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Truist has achieved a notable 25% reduction in energy consumption by 2019, three years ahead of its target, through initiatives that cut electricity use by about 845,000 kilowatt-hours annually, equating to a reduction of approximately 1.32 million pounds of carbon dioxide. This reduction applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly by Truist Financial Corporation. The company continues to focus on its climate commitments, although specific Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets have not been disclosed.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 17,524,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 218,277,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 90,435,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Truist's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 338% last year and increased by approximately 318% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 74% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 73% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Truist has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
