Ally Financial Inc., commonly known as Ally, is a leading digital financial services company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1919, Ally has evolved from its origins in automotive finance to become a prominent player in the banking and investment sectors, serving customers across the nation. With a strong focus on online banking, auto financing, and investment services, Ally distinguishes itself through its user-friendly digital platform and competitive interest rates. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its high-yield savings accounts and innovative investment tools, which have garnered a loyal customer base. Recognised for its commitment to customer service and transparency, Ally has positioned itself as a trusted name in the financial industry, consistently earning accolades for its performance and customer satisfaction.
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Ally's score of 62 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Ally reported total carbon emissions of approximately 194,156,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 194,156,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 5,585,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 8,975,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 200,288,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 5,402,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 9,016,000 kg CO2e. Ally has committed to achieving operational carbon neutrality for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions through a strategy that includes purchasing carbon offsets and Green-e Energy Certified renewable energy credits. This commitment has been executed for the fourth consecutive year, starting in 2023 and continuing through 2025. The emissions data is sourced directly from Ally Financial Inc., with no cascaded data from a parent or related organization. Ally's ongoing efforts reflect a proactive approach to climate commitments, focusing on reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining transparency in its emissions reporting.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,139,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,822,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 220,381,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Ally's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and decreased by approximately 12% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 82% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Ally has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
