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Societe Generale

Société Générale, a prominent French multinational banking and financial services company, is headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1864, it has established a strong presence across Europe, Africa, and Asia, making it a key player in the global financial landscape. The bank operates primarily in the retail banking, corporate and investment banking, and asset management sectors. Société Générale is renowned for its innovative financial solutions, including tailored investment strategies and comprehensive risk management services. Its commitment to sustainability and digital transformation sets it apart in the competitive banking industry. With a robust market position, Société Générale has received numerous accolades for its services, reflecting its dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction.

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70

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Societe Generale's score of 70 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Societe Generale's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Societe Generale reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 166,035,000 kg CO2e, which includes Scope 1 emissions of about 22,807,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 60,158,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 83,071,000 kg CO2e. The bank has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 50% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030, relative to 2019 levels. Additionally, Societe Generale aims to decrease its upstream oil and gas exposure by 80% by 2030 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions linked to its oil and gas lending portfolio by 70% across all scopes. In 2023, the bank's Scope 2 emissions in France were reported at approximately 3,670,460 kg CO2e. The overall commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 aligns with the Paris Agreement, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable banking practices. Societe Generale is a founding member of the Net Zero Banking Alliance, further solidifying its role in the global effort to combat climate change.

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113,792,000
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116,737,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Societe Generale's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Societe Generale is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Societe Generale is participating in some 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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