Novo Banco, officially known as Novo Banco, S.A., is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal (PT). Established in 2014, the bank emerged from the resolution of Banco Espírito Santo, marking a significant milestone in the Portuguese banking sector. Novo Banco operates primarily in Portugal, with a focus on retail banking, corporate banking, and investment services. The bank offers a diverse range of core products, including personal and business accounts, loans, and investment solutions, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative digital services. Novo Banco has positioned itself as a key player in the market, recognised for its commitment to financial stability and customer satisfaction. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and community engagement, Novo Banco continues to evolve, adapting to the dynamic needs of its clients while maintaining a robust presence in the financial landscape.
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In 2023, Novo Banco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,500,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,675,300 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,146,300 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,234,400 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from business travel (520,800 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (91,500 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the bank's total emissions were about 10,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 4,158,100 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 811,300 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 6,103,600 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Over the past few years, Novo Banco has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The bank has reported emissions data across all three scopes consistently, reflecting transparency in its climate impact reporting. As part of its climate commitments, Novo Banco is expected to align with industry standards and best practices, although no specific climate pledges or reduction targets have been identified in the available data.
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2014 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 2,797,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 2,961,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 3,990,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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