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Kotak Mahindra Bank

Kotak Mahindra Bank, a prominent player in the Indian banking sector, is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Founded in 1985, the bank has evolved from a financial services company into a full-fledged commercial bank, officially receiving its banking licence in 2003. With a strong presence across major operational regions in India, Kotak Mahindra Bank offers a diverse range of financial products and services, including retail banking, corporate banking, and wealth management. The bank is renowned for its innovative digital banking solutions and customer-centric approach, setting it apart in a competitive market. As one of the leading private sector banks in India, Kotak Mahindra Bank has achieved significant milestones, including a robust market position and numerous awards for excellence in service and technology. Its commitment to financial inclusion and sustainable growth continues to drive its success in the industry.

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41

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Kotak Mahindra Bank's score of 41 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kotak Mahindra Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Kotak Mahindra Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10352700 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 102447500 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 47005300 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all three scopes of emissions. Comparatively, in 2023, the bank's emissions were approximately 8403900 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 85788900 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 73842900 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a notable increase in Scope 2 emissions, while Scope 1 emissions saw a rise as well. The bank has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, which suggests a potential area for future commitment. However, they continue to disclose their emissions data, demonstrating a commitment to accountability and climate awareness. Overall, Kotak Mahindra Bank's emissions data highlights their ongoing efforts to monitor and report on their carbon footprint, while the absence of defined reduction targets indicates an opportunity for enhanced climate action in the future.

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56,820
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Scope 2
14,003,280
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Scope 3
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0,000,000
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00,000,000
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00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kotak Mahindra Bank'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 Kotak Mahindra Bank is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Kotak Mahindra 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.

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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