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Vancity

Vancity, officially known as Vancouver City Savings Credit Union, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1946, Vancity has grown to become one of the largest credit unions in Canada, serving the diverse needs of its members across the Greater Vancouver area and beyond. Operating within the financial services industry, Vancity offers a range of products, including personal and business banking, investment services, and insurance. What sets Vancity apart is its commitment to social responsibility and sustainability, focusing on community investment and environmental stewardship. With a strong market position, Vancity has received numerous accolades for its innovative approach to banking and its dedication to member satisfaction, making it a trusted choice for individuals and businesses seeking ethical financial solutions.

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41

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

Vancity's score of 41 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vancity's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Vancity reported total carbon emissions of approximately 244,429,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 481,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 102,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, approximately 1,529,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from their value chain, such as investments and employee commuting. Comparatively, in 2022, Vancity's total emissions were about 2,351,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reduction in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 included 420,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 57,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,351,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Vancity has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in their climate impact.

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Scope 1
715,000
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Scope 2
221,000
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Scope 3
3,451,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vancity'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 Vancity is in CA, which has a low 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.

Vancity 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
Reduction Actions

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