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Unity Trust Bank

Unity Trust Bank, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading financial institution dedicated to providing banking services primarily for the social economy. Founded in 1984, the bank has established itself as a trusted partner for charities, social enterprises, and community organisations across the UK. Specialising in ethical banking, Unity Trust Bank offers a range of products and services, including business accounts, loans, and savings solutions, all designed to support social impact initiatives. Its commitment to responsible finance sets it apart in the industry, making it a preferred choice for organisations focused on positive change. With a strong market position, Unity Trust Bank has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its contributions to sustainable finance. The bank continues to play a vital role in empowering communities and fostering social development throughout the UK.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Unity Trust Bank'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.

35

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Unity Trust Bank's score of 35 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Unity Trust Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Unity Trust Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 78,360 kg CO2e. This figure includes 48,830 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and 22,530 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 30,310 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from employee commuting (33,610 kg CO2e) and business travel (18,320 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the bank's total emissions were about 65,640 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 included 36,370 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,740 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 68,660 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Unity Trust Bank has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they disclosed any climate pledges. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact.

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Scope 1
51,400
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Scope 2
32,600
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Scope 3
55,900
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Unity Trust Bank'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Unity Trust Bank is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Unity Trust 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.

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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