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Canara Bank

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Canara Bank, officially known as Canara Bank Limited, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Established in 1906, it has grown to become one of the largest public sector banks in the country, with a significant presence across various regions, including southern and western India. Operating in the banking and financial services industry, Canara Bank offers a diverse range of products and services, including retail banking, corporate banking, and wealth management. Its unique approach to customer service and innovative digital banking solutions have positioned it as a leader in the sector. With a rich history marked by key milestones, Canara Bank has consistently achieved notable accolades, including recognition for its robust financial performance and commitment to social responsibility. As a trusted name in banking, it continues to play a vital role in India's economic landscape.

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23

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Canara Bank's score of 23 is lower than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Canara Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Canara Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,296,130 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 195,643,450 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a significant commitment to transparency in their climate impact, with emissions data disclosed for both scopes. In 2023, the bank's emissions were approximately 11,741,850 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 272,722,940 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a notable increase in Scope 2 emissions year-on-year. Canara Bank has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, which suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy. The bank's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the figures are independently reported. Overall, while Canara Bank has made strides in disclosing its emissions, the absence of reduction targets highlights an opportunity for the bank to enhance its climate commitments and align with industry standards for sustainability.

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20232024
Scope 1
11,741,850
00,000,000
Scope 2
272,722,940
000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Canara 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 Canara 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.

Canara 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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