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WIR Bank Genossenschaft

WIR Bank Genossenschaft, commonly known as WIR Bank, is a pioneering cooperative bank headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Established in 1934, it has played a significant role in the Swiss financial landscape, particularly in the areas of alternative currency and local economic support. With a focus on fostering sustainable business practices, WIR Bank primarily serves small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various operational regions in Switzerland. The bank offers unique financial products and services, including the WIR currency, which facilitates trade among its members, enhancing liquidity and promoting local commerce. WIR Bank's commitment to community-oriented banking has positioned it as a leader in the cooperative banking sector, recognised for its innovative approach to finance and strong ethical values. Through its dedication to supporting local businesses, WIR Bank continues to make a notable impact on the Swiss economy.

DitchCarbon Score

How does WIR Bank Genossenschaft'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.

26

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

WIR Bank Genossenschaft's score of 26 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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WIR Bank Genossenschaft's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, WIR Bank Genossenschaft reported total carbon emissions of approximately 53,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, with an additional 66,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions. Notably, there were no emissions recorded for Scope 2. The previous year, 2019, saw total emissions of about 121,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and a significant 121,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite these figures, WIR Bank has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or commitments suggests that while emissions data is available, the bank may need to enhance its climate strategy to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.

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20192020
Scope 1
121,000
00,000
Scope 2
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Scope 3
121,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. WIR Bank Genossenschaft'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 WIR Bank Genossenschaft is in CH, which has a very 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.

WIR Bank Genossenschaft 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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