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Unicaja Banco

Unicaja Banco, a prominent financial institution based in Spain, has established itself as a key player in the banking sector since its founding in 1991. Headquartered in Málaga, the bank primarily serves the Andalusian region, alongside significant operations in other parts of Spain. Specialising in retail banking, Unicaja Banco offers a diverse range of products and services, including personal and business loans, savings accounts, and investment solutions, all tailored to meet the unique needs of its customers. With a strong commitment to social responsibility and community development, Unicaja Banco has achieved notable milestones, including its merger with Caja España-Duero in 2016, which enhanced its market position. The bank is recognised for its customer-centric approach and innovative financial solutions, making it a trusted choice for individuals and businesses alike in the competitive Spanish banking landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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23

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Unicaja Banco's score of 23 is lower than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Unicaja Banco's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Unicaja Banco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,742,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,261,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 481,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were significant, amounting to about 9,489,000 kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from employee commuting (approximately 7,952,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 648,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, the bank's total emissions were around 1,256,340 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 13,172,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable increase in emissions in 2023 compared to 2022, particularly in Scope 1 emissions. Unicaja Banco has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. The bank's emissions intensity metrics indicate a GHG emissions intensity of 360.0 per employee in 2023, reflecting the need for ongoing assessment and potential strategies to mitigate their carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
411,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
3,365,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Unicaja Banco'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. Unicaja Banco is headquartered in ES, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Unicaja Banco is committed to some 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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