Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (AE), is a leading financial institution in the Islamic banking sector. Established in 1975, DIB has played a pivotal role in shaping the Islamic finance landscape, offering a diverse range of Sharia-compliant products and services. With a strong presence in the UAE and significant operations across the Middle East, DIB provides retail, corporate, and investment banking solutions. Its core offerings include personal finance, home finance, and business banking, distinguished by their adherence to Islamic principles. Recognised for its innovative approach, Dubai Islamic Bank has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a market leader in Islamic finance. The bank's commitment to customer service and ethical banking practices continues to drive its growth and reputation in the industry.
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In 2024, Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 185,330 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 9,039,210 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 780,940 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Notably, Scope 3 emissions included 62,440 kg CO2e from business travel and 718,500 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Comparatively, in 2023, DIB's emissions were about 7,862,000 kg CO2e, comprising 228,430 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 7,762,900 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 78,620 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This indicates a significant increase in emissions from 2023 to 2024, particularly in Scope 2 emissions. Despite the increase in emissions, DIB has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The bank's emissions data reflects its operational footprint and highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and potential future commitments to enhance sustainability practices.
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2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 227,300 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 2,845,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 20,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
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Dubai Islamic Bank 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.