Intesa Sanpaolo, a leading player in the financial intermediation services sector, is headquartered in Italy and operates extensively across Europe and beyond. Founded in 2007 through the merger of Banca Intesa and Sanpaolo IMI, the bank has established itself as a cornerstone of the Italian banking landscape, offering a wide range of services including retail banking, corporate banking, and wealth management.
With a strong focus on innovation and customer-centric solutions, Intesa Sanpaolo provides unique products such as tailored financial services and digital banking solutions. The bank's commitment to sustainability and social responsibility further distinguishes it in the competitive financial market. Recognised for its robust market position, Intesa Sanpaolo has received numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted financial partner in the industry.
+63 vs industry average
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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 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Intesa Sanpaolo's reported carbon emissions
Intesa Sanpaolo, headquartered in Italy and operating in Financial Intermediation Services, is committed to significant climate action. In 2025, the bank reported a total of approximately 40.4 billion kg CO2e across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. Scope 3 emissions were the largest contributor, totalling approximately 40.3 billion kg CO2e, with investments accounting for the vast majority of this figure. Scope 2 emissions, on a market-based basis, were approximately 14.9 million kg CO2e, while Scope 1 emissions were around 43.6 million kg CO2e.
The bank has established ambitious reduction targets. A key commitment is to achieve "Net Zero" emissions by 2050 for all its main business lines, including its own emissions and its lending and investment portfolios. More immediate goals include a reduction of at least 53% in Scope 1 and 2 Market-Based emissions by 2030, compared to 2019 levels. In line with this, Intesa Sanpaolo aims for carbon neutrality of its own emissions by 2030 and plans to acquire 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by the same year. For Scope 3 emissions, the bank has set a target for a 40% reduction by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline year. In 2025, the bank reported a decrease of 39% in CO2 (Scope 1+2) from 2019 to 2025, with approximately 95.3% of electricity acquired from renewable sources.
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Intesa Sanpaolo’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
11 goals2050
Intesa Sanpaolo has chosen to pursue the “Net Zero” objectiv…
Intesa Sanpaolo has chosen to pursue the “Net Zero” objective by 2050 for all its main business lines, including its own emissions.
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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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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Data year: 2025
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