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Credit Union Australia

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Credit Union Australia doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 87

Credit Union Australia has a DitchCarbon Score of 87, indicating a strong commitment to sustainability. This high score reflects the company’s success in reducing its carbon intensity. Their efforts place them among the leaders in minimizing environmental impact within their sector.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Credit Union Australia is part of the finance sector, which has a very low carbon intensity ranking compared to other industries. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Credit Union Australia operates in a region with a very high carbon intensity, indicating significant greenhouse gas emissions per energy unit used. This suggests that the company’s sustainability efforts may face challenges due to the environmental impact of the Australian energy sector.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

36.17%

...this company is doing 36.17% better in emissions than the industry average.

Credit Union Australia, now known as Great Southern Bank, is a customer-owned financial institution in the finance sector based in Brisbane City. Founded in 1946, the company has a legacy of over 75 years dedicated to serving the financial and insurance needs of more than 560,000 Australians. Great Southern Bank specializes in offering competitive rates and innovative products aimed at helping customers achieve home ownership.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Credit Union Australia

Credit Union Australia should set clear, science-aligned targets for reducing their Scope 3 emissions, while also enhancing the transparency of their reporting on these emissions and fostering sustainable practices throughout their supply chain, which could potentially reduce their emissions by 35%.

Good news, Credit Union Australia has embraced SBTi commitments

Credit Union Australia has pledged to set science-based emissions reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This commitment means the company will align its carbon reduction strategies with the goals of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming.
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