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Union Bank Of

Union Bank of India, a prominent player in the Indian banking sector, is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1919, the bank has grown to become one of the largest public sector banks in India, serving millions of customers across the country and internationally. Union Bank operates primarily in the financial services industry, offering a comprehensive range of products including personal banking, corporate banking, and wealth management. Its unique blend of traditional banking services and innovative digital solutions sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong emphasis on customer service and financial inclusion, Union Bank has achieved significant milestones, including its merger with Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank in 2020, enhancing its market position. The bank continues to be recognised for its commitment to sustainable banking practices and technological advancements.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Union Bank Of'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.

22

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Union Bank Of's score of 22 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Union Bank Of's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Union Bank Of reported total carbon emissions of approximately 515,926,000 kg CO2e, comprising 274,042,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 241,884,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This represents a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 476,672,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 283,485,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 193,187,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Union Bank Of has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The bank's emissions intensity per rupee of turnover has also shown improvement, decreasing from 0.0000702 in 2022 to 0.0000639 in 2023, indicating a more efficient operation relative to revenue. As a financial institution headquartered in India, Union Bank Of is positioned within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and climate commitments. However, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for further action in aligning with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
283,485,000
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Scope 2
193,187,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Union Bank Of's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), 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. Union Bank Of is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Union Bank Of 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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