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.
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.
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Union Bank Of's score of 22 is lower than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Union Bank Of reported total carbon emissions of approximately 515926000 kg CO2e, comprising 274042000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 241884000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 476672000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 283485000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 193187000 kg CO2e. Union Bank Of has not specified any formal reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the bank's emissions intensity per rupee of turnover has improved, with a reported intensity of 6.39e-05 kg CO2e in 2023 compared to 7.02e-05 kg CO2e in 2022. This indicates a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and reducing emissions relative to revenue. Overall, while Union Bank Of has made progress in reducing its carbon footprint, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for further commitment to climate action.
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Add to project2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 283,485,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 193,187,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - |
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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.