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Banorte, officially known as Grupo Financiero Banorte, is a leading financial institution headquartered in Mexico (MX). Established in 1899, it has evolved into a prominent player in the financial intermediation services sector, specifically excluding insurance and pension funding services. With a strong presence across major operational regions in Mexico, Banorte offers a diverse range of core products and services, including retail banking, corporate banking, and investment services.
Renowned for its customer-centric approach, Banorte distinguishes itself through innovative financial solutions tailored to meet the needs of individuals and businesses alike. The bank has achieved significant milestones, including its recognition as one of the largest banks in Mexico by assets, solidifying its market position. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on sustainable growth, Banorte continues to play a vital role in the financial landscape of Mexico.
+32 vs industry average
Banorte’s score of 69 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Banorte, a financial intermediation services company headquartered in Mexico, reported an estimated total of approximately 57.9 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and approximately 38.1 million kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions in 2025. In 2024, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 3.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 50.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 50.7 million kg CO2e. This includes about 20.1 million kg CO2e from capital goods, approximately 1.1 million kg CO2e from business travel, about 7.1 million kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, approximately 248,300 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, about 10.1 million kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities, roughly 2.2 million kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution, and approximately 924,000 kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution.
Banorte has set several climate commitments. The company has a near-term Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) target, classified as 1.5°C, to cover its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with a target year of 2030. These targets cover 22% of its total investment and lending by total assets as of 2021. Additionally, Banorte aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42.1% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. The company also previously aimed for a 30% intensity reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions per full-time equivalent (FTE) by 2020, using 2009 as the base year. All emissions and climate commitment data are reported by Grupo Financiero Banorte, S.A.B. de C.V.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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