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United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB PLC), a leading financial institution headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has been a cornerstone of the nation's financial intermediation services since its inception in 1983. As one of Bangladesh's premier private commercial banks, UCB offers a comprehensive array of banking solutions across retail, corporate, and SME sectors.
Specialising in commercial banking, UCB PLC provides innovative products including tailored corporate financing, robust trade finance facilities, and accessible digital and traditional retail banking services. Their unique market position stems from a customer-centric approach, coupled with a strong focus on digital transformation, driving economic growth and financial inclusion throughout Bangladesh.
42
DitchCarbon score
+5 vs industry average
United Commercial Bank PLC’s score of 42 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.096
20182025
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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United Commercial Bank PLC's reported carbon emissions
United Commercial Bank PLC, a financial intermediation services provider headquartered in Bangladesh, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 871.6 million kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 22.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 15,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 849.8 million kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions include purchased goods and services (approximately 776.7 million kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 28.0 million kg CO2e).
In 2024, the bank's total carbon emissions were approximately 790.9 million kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of approximately 21.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 5,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 769.1 million kg CO2e. The largest Scope 3 categories were purchased goods and services (approximately 692.0 million kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 30.4 million kg CO2e).
For 2023, United Commercial Bank PLC reported total emissions of approximately 21.1 million kg CO2e, consisting of Scope 1 emissions of approximately 7.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 9.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 3.9 million kg CO2e. Specific data points for Scope 3 purchased goods and services were missing for 2023.
United Commercial Bank PLC has not publicly disclosed any specific carbon reduction targets or commitments, such as Science Based Targets (SBTi) or participation in The Climate Pledge.
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United Commercial Bank PLC’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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