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Bank Of Cyprus

Bank of Cyprus Public Company Ltd, commonly known as Bank of Cyprus, is a leading financial institution headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus (CY). Established in 1899, it has played a pivotal role in the Cypriot banking sector, expanding its operations across Europe and the UK. The bank primarily operates in the banking and financial services industry, offering a comprehensive range of products including personal and business banking, wealth management, and investment services. With a strong focus on innovation, Bank of Cyprus is recognised for its digital banking solutions, enhancing customer experience and accessibility. The bank has achieved significant milestones, including its successful recovery following the financial crisis of 2013, positioning itself as a key player in the region. Its commitment to customer service and financial stability continues to solidify its market position as a trusted banking partner in Cyprus and beyond.

DitchCarbon Score

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38

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Bank Of Cyprus's score of 38 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bank Of Cyprus's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Bank of Cyprus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,244,680,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,034,000 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion (230,000 kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (584,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, resulting from purchased electricity, accounted for approximately 10,529,000 kg CO2e. The bank's Scope 3 emissions were significant, totalling around 2,844,000,000 kg CO2e, with major contributions from purchased goods and services (16,512,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (2,062,000 kg CO2e). In comparison, the bank's total emissions in 2022 were about 2,895,692,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 shows Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,114,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 11,906,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions were around 2,828,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Bank of Cyprus has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The bank's emissions intensity metrics for Scope 3 indicate a value of 0.589 kg CO2e per unit of revenue in 2023, reflecting its operational impact relative to financial performance. Overall, while Bank of Cyprus has made strides in measuring its carbon footprint, the lack of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for further commitment to climate action.

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Scope 1
575,140
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bank Of Cyprus'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 Bank Of Cyprus is in CY, which has a high 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.

Bank Of Cyprus 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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