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Unicredit

UniCredit S.p.A., a leading European commercial bank, is headquartered in Milan, Italy. Established in 1998, UniCredit has grown to become a significant player in the banking industry, with a strong presence across Central and Eastern Europe, as well as in Germany and Austria. The bank offers a comprehensive range of financial services, including retail banking, corporate banking, and investment solutions, distinguished by its customer-centric approach and innovative digital offerings. With a commitment to sustainability and responsible banking, UniCredit has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its efforts in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. As one of the largest banks in Europe, UniCredit continues to strengthen its market position through strategic partnerships and a focus on enhancing customer experience, making it a trusted choice for individuals and businesses alike.

DitchCarbon Score

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67

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Unicredit's score of 67 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Unicredit's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, UniCredit reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 26,072,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 21,422,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 on a global scale. In Italy, the emissions were approximately 11,342,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and around 48,532,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The bank's total Scope 3 emissions reached about 29,683,000 kg CO2e, with notable contributions from upstream leased assets and business travel. UniCredit has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero on its own emissions by 2030. This target aligns with its membership in the Net Zero Banking Alliance, which also includes a commitment to address financed emissions by 2050. The bank has established a near-term target to reduce its Scope 1 emissions intensity to 111 gCO2e/kWh by 2030, representing a 46.63% reduction from its 2021 baseline. Overall, UniCredit's proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint reflects its dedication to supporting Europe's green transition and achieving substantial reductions in its environmental impact.

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260,231,000
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11,808,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Unicredit's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), 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. This request for Unicredit is in IT, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Unicredit 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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