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UBA

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United Bank for Africa (UBA) is a leading financial institution headquartered in Nigeria, with a significant presence across 20 African countries and global offices in London, New York, and Paris. Established in 1961, UBA has evolved into a key player in the banking industry, offering a diverse range of services including retail banking, corporate banking, investment banking, and asset management. Renowned for its innovative digital banking solutions, UBA stands out with its commitment to customer-centric services and financial inclusion. The bank has achieved notable milestones, such as being the first African bank to launch a mobile banking app and consistently ranking among the top banks in Africa by assets. With a strong market position, UBA continues to drive economic growth and development across the continent, making it a trusted partner for individuals and businesses alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does UBA'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.

25

Industry Benchmark

UBA's score of 26 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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UBA's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, United Bank for Africa (UBA) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,319,253.9 kg CO2e, comprising 21,918,860 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 33,058,230 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the bank's Scope 3 emissions were recorded at about 2,275,630 kg CO2e. Despite the significant emissions figures, UBA has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate commitments suggests a need for further action in aligning with industry standards for sustainability and climate responsibility. As UBA continues to operate within the financial sector, addressing these emissions and establishing clear climate goals will be crucial for enhancing their environmental impact and meeting stakeholder expectations.

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2023
Scope 1
21,918,860
Scope 2
33,058,230
Scope 3
2,275,630

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. UBA'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. UBA is headquartered in NG, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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UBA is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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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