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 2023, Truist reported total carbon emissions of approximately 137,650,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 139,612,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), alongside significant Scope 3 emissions, including about 34,824,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 55,696,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Comparatively, in 2022, Truist's emissions were approximately 14,535,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 168,687,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), with Scope 3 emissions from business travel at about 25,723,000 kg CO2e. The data indicates a slight reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 2022 to 2023, while Scope 2 emissions saw a decrease from 168,687,000 kg CO2e in 2022 to 139,612,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Truist has previously achieved a 25% reduction in energy consumption by 2019, three years ahead of its goal, through initiatives that cut electricity use by approximately 845,000 kilowatt-hours annually, equating to a reduction of about 1.32 million pounds of carbon dioxide. This achievement highlights the company's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Truist's emissions data is sourced directly from Truist Financial Corporation, with no cascading from a parent or related organization. The company continues to focus on sustainability and climate commitments, although specific Science-Based Targets (SBTi) have not been disclosed.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 17,524,000 | 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 |
Scope 3 | 100,208,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Truist 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.