Atom Bank, officially known as Atom Bank plc, is a pioneering digital bank headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2014, it has rapidly established itself in the fintech industry, focusing on providing innovative banking solutions primarily through its mobile app. Atom Bank operates across Great Britain, offering a range of core products including savings accounts, fixed-term loans, and mortgages.
What sets Atom Bank apart is its commitment to leveraging technology to enhance customer experience, offering competitive interest rates and a user-friendly interface. As a leader in the digital banking sector, Atom Bank has achieved significant milestones, including being the first bank in the UK to receive a banking licence from the Prudential Regulation Authority. With a strong market position, Atom Bank continues to redefine traditional banking practices, making financial services more accessible and efficient for its customers.
-3 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Atom Bank's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Atom Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 658,440 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 274,020 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 295,180 kg CO2e, attributed to purchased electricity. Additionally, the bank's Scope 3 emissions totalled around 673,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Atom Bank's emissions were approximately 633,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined at about 89,000 kg CO2e. The 2021 emissions data indicated a total of approximately 463,000 kg CO2e, although specific Scope 1 and 2 figures were not disclosed for that year. Despite these emissions figures, Atom Bank has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data is cascaded from Atom Bank plc, reflecting its status as a current subsidiary. Overall, Atom Bank's commitment to addressing climate change remains unclear, with no significant reduction initiatives reported at this time.
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Atom Bank’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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