Union Bank Of Sustainability Profile
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.
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Union Bank Of's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Union Bank Of reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 11,166,310 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 166,961,240 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a staggering 32,464,378,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included major contributions from investments (about 32,229,644,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (approximately 100,677,000 kg CO2e). For the year 2024, the bank's emissions were recorded at 8,605,560 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 154,954,460 kg CO2e for Scope 2. In 2023, the emissions in India were approximately 274,042,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 241,884,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, reflecting a consistent commitment to tracking and managing their carbon footprint. Union Bank Of has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the bank has a long-term goal to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2070, aligning its financing portfolio with the Paris Climate Agreement. These commitments demonstrate the bank's dedication to sustainability and its alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that Union Bank Of independently reports its carbon footprint and climate initiatives.
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| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 283,485,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 193,187,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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Union Bank Of's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 99% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Union Bank Of's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Union Bank Of has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
