United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a leading financial institution headquartered in Singapore (SG), with a strong presence across Southeast Asia and beyond. Founded in 1935, UOB has established itself as a key player in the banking industry, offering a comprehensive range of services including personal banking, corporate banking, and wealth management. UOB is renowned for its innovative financial solutions, such as its digital banking services and tailored investment products, which cater to the diverse needs of its customers. The bank's commitment to customer-centricity and sustainability has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the financial sector. With a rich history and a focus on growth, UOB continues to expand its footprint while maintaining a strong reputation for reliability and excellence in service.
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In 2024, United Overseas Bank (UOB) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,800,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,100,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion and fugitive emissions, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 73,700,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Notably, the bank's business travel contributed an additional 8,900,000 kg CO2e under Scope 3 emissions. In Singapore, UOB's Scope 2 emissions were reported at about 23,900,000 kg CO2e for the same year. The bank has set an ambitious target to achieve a 25% reduction in its combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 2030, with the baseline year being 2018. This commitment reflects UOB's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. UOB's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the figures are independently reported. The bank continues to focus on sustainability initiatives and transparency in its environmental impact reporting.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 8,740,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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United Overseas Bank 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.