Unicredit
UniCredit S.p.A., a prominent player in the financial services sector, is headquartered in Italy and operates extensively across Europe, particularly in Central and Eastern regions. Founded in 1998, UniCredit has established itself within the industry of services auxiliary to financial intermediation, focusing on a diverse range of financial solutions.
The bank offers a unique blend of core products and services, including retail banking, corporate finance, and investment solutions, tailored to meet the needs of both individual and institutional clients. UniCredit's commitment to innovation and customer-centric approaches has positioned it as a leader in the market, recognised for its robust financial performance and strategic partnerships. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and digital transformation, UniCredit continues to evolve, maintaining its status as a key player in the European financial landscape.
+21 vs industry average
Unicredit’s score of 57 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Unicredit's reported carbon emissions
UniCredit, headquartered in Italy and operating in the services auxiliary to financial intermediation sector, has reported significant carbon emissions. For the year 2025, the company's total emissions were approximately 129.4 billion kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1, Scope 2 (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions. Scope 3 emissions accounted for the vast majority, at about 129.3 billion kg CO2e, with investments being the largest contributor to this scope. Scope 1 emissions were around 29.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 27.1 million kg CO2e.
In 2023, UniCredit's total emissions were approximately 56.4 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 26.1 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at roughly 21.4 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2023 were reported at approximately 29.7 million kg CO2e.
UniCredit has made several climate commitments. The bank is targeting Net Zero on its own operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030, having joined the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) in October 2021. They also aim for Net Zero on financed emissions by 2050. Specifically for the power generation sector, UniCredit has a convergence target of 111 gCO2e/kWh by 2030 for Scope 1 emission intensity. The company has also stated a goal for an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Historically, UniCredit achieved a 60% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions between 2008 and 2020. The company also reported a target of 15.2 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 3 financed emissions by 2030.
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Unicredit’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
8 goals2030
80% reduction in all scopes
Reduction of our greenhouse gas emissions by 2020; 80% by 2030
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
7 of 15 categories disclosedSee all scope 3 categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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