Banque de France, the central bank of France, is headquartered in Paris and plays a pivotal role in the financial intermediation services sector, specifically excluding insurance and pension funding services. Established in 1800, it has evolved significantly, contributing to the stability of the French economy and the broader Eurozone.
The bank's core services include monetary policy implementation, financial stability oversight, and the issuance of currency, which are essential for maintaining economic equilibrium. Notably, Banque de France is recognised for its robust regulatory framework and commitment to innovation in financial services. With a strong market position, it has achieved numerous milestones, including its integral role in the European System of Central Banks, reinforcing its influence in the financial landscape.
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Banque De France’s score of 49 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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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 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Banque De France's reported carbon emissions
For the 2024 reporting year, Banque De France, headquartered in FR and operating in financial intermediation services, reported approximately 26,803,000 kg CO2e in total emissions. This figure comprises approximately 9,751,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 5,066,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 11,985,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2023, the bank's total emissions were approximately 33,990,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 accounting for approximately 10,025,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 for approximately 5,007,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 for approximately 16,422,000 kg CO2e. Banque De France has established climate commitments, including a near-term target to cut GHG emissions across its scope of operations by at least 15% by 2024, relative to 2019. Specifically, there is a target to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 34.2% by 2025 relative to 2019, and Scope 2 emissions by 19.8% by 2025 relative to 2019, focusing on buildings. Emissions data for 2022 indicated a total of approximately 25,572,000 kg CO2e, though detailed scope breakdowns were not provided for that year in the available data. Earlier emissions data shows a total of approximately 39,342,000 kg CO2e for 2019, with Scope 1 at approximately 14,368,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 6,469,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 18,505,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, total emissions were approximately 35,777,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 3 at approximately 17,190,000 kg CO2e. For 2020, Scope 3 emissions related to investments were approximately 250,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2018, Scope 3 emissions from investments were approximately 465,000,000 kg CO2e. The organization's data is not cascaded from a parent company.
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Banque De France’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2025
34.2% reduction in Scope 1
Réduction du recours au gaz et au fioul (scope 1, bâtiments) - 34,2
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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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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