Wells Fargo & Company, commonly known as Wells Fargo, is a leading financial services provider headquartered in the United States. Established in 1852, the company has evolved into a prominent player in the financial intermediation services sector, excluding insurance and pension funding. With a strong presence across major operational regions, including the West Coast and Midwest, Wells Fargo offers a diverse range of services, including banking, investment, and mortgage solutions.
Renowned for its commitment to customer service, Wells Fargo distinguishes itself through innovative products tailored to meet the needs of individuals and businesses alike. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its position as one of the largest banks in the US by assets, reflecting its robust market presence and reputation. With a focus on financial empowerment, Wells Fargo continues to play a vital role in the economic landscape.
+18 vs industry average
Wells Fargo’s score of 53 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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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 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Wells Fargo's reported carbon emissions
Wells Fargo, a financial intermediation services provider headquartered in the US, has disclosed its carbon emissions data. In 2024, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 79,285,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,372,000 kg CO2e (market-based). For 2023, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 82,410,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 3,633,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Looking at Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for earlier years, in 2022, Wells Fargo reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 77,476,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 4,424,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions including approximately 1,300,698,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were around 73,319,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were approximately 1,792,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 purchased goods and services were approximately 1,429,619,000 kg CO2e. Wells Fargo has previously set targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% from a 2008 baseline by 2020 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2. More recently, the company has set new operational sustainability goals for 2030, aiming to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 70% from 2019 levels. Additionally, there is a stated goal to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2019 levels by 2030. Wells Fargo also has a commitment to a net-zero target by 2050.
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Wells Fargo’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
70% reduction in Scope 2
Wells Fargo has set refreshed operational sustainability goals for 2030: Reducing GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) from 2019 levels by 70%.
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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