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updated 7 months ago

United Bank for Africa Plc

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United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) is a leading financial institution headquartered in Nigeria, with a significant presence across 20 African countries and global offices in key financial centres. Established in 1961, UBA has evolved into a major player in the banking industry, offering a diverse range of services including retail banking, corporate banking, investment banking, and asset management. The bank is renowned for its innovative digital banking solutions, which enhance customer experience and accessibility. UBA's commitment to financial inclusion and its robust network of over 1,000 branches position it as a trusted partner for millions of customers. With numerous accolades, including recognition as one of Africa's most admired brands, UBA continues to set benchmarks in the banking sector, driving economic growth across the continent.

DitchCarbon Score

How does United Bank for Africa Plc'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 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

United Bank for Africa Plc's score of 22 is lower than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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United Bank for Africa Plc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with a significant portion attributed to Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 819,757,860 kg CO2e. The bank's Scope 1 emissions were recorded at approximately 21,918,860 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions amounted to about 33,058,230 kg CO2e. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reached approximately 2,231,925,390 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions figures, UBA has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. There are no reported commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of reduction targets suggests that UBA may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. As a financial institution headquartered in Nigeria (NG), UBA operates within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon footprint reduction. However, without specific targets or initiatives, the bank's future climate commitments remain unclear.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. United Bank for Africa Plc's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), 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. This request for United Bank for Africa Plc is in NG, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

United Bank for Africa Plc 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
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