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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.

32

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Banque De France's score of 32 is higher than 82% 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 2024, Banque De France reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26,803,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 9,751,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 5,066,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 11,985,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The bank has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 15% by 2024 compared to 2019 levels for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, they are targeting a 19.8% reduction in Scope 2 emissions related to electricity use and a significant 34.2% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from gas and fuel oil usage by 2025. These commitments reflect Banque De France's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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201920212024
Scope 1
14,368,000
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Scope 2
6,469,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
18,505,000
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00,000,000

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
Reduction Actions

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