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Banque De France

Banque de France, the central bank of France, is headquartered in Paris and plays a pivotal role in the European financial landscape. Established in 1800, it has evolved significantly, contributing to monetary policy, financial stability, and the regulation of the banking sector. As a key player in the banking industry, Banque de France focuses on core services such as currency issuance, economic research, and the oversight of payment systems. Its unique position allows it to influence both national and European monetary policies effectively. With a commitment to innovation and stability, Banque de France has achieved notable milestones, including its integration into the European System of Central Banks. This esteemed institution continues to uphold its reputation as a cornerstone of France's economic framework, ensuring a robust financial environment for businesses and consumers alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Banque De France'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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Banque De France's score of 26 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Banque De France's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Banque De France has not disclosed specific carbon emissions data. However, in 2021, the bank reported total emissions of approximately 12,604,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 5,983,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 17,190,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, totalling about 35,777,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, emissions were slightly higher, with Scope 1 at 13,795,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 6,541,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 21,602,000 kg CO2e, resulting in a total of approximately 41,938,000 kg CO2e. Banque De France has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 15% across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2024, relative to 2019 levels. This commitment reflects the bank's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its impact on financial stability. The bank's carbon intensity is reported at 0.06 kg CO2e per EUR of revenue, indicating a focus on sustainable operations.

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20192021
Scope 1
13,795,000
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Scope 2
6,541,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
21,602,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Banque De France'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 Banque De France is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Banque De France 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
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