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Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc, commonly referred to as Sterling Bank, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Nigeria (NG). Established in 1960, the bank has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in its journey to becoming a leading player in the Nigerian banking sector. Sterling Bank operates primarily in retail and commercial banking, offering a diverse range of services including loans, savings accounts, and investment products. What sets Sterling apart is its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions, catering to the unique needs of its clientele. With a strong market position, Sterling Financial Holdings has garnered recognition for its robust financial performance and dedication to sustainable banking practices. The bank continues to expand its operational footprint across Nigeria, reinforcing its status as a trusted partner in financial services.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

38

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

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc's score of 38 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,370,460 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,772,230 kg CO2e, which arise from stationary and mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,096,330 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. Additionally, the company recorded Scope 3 emissions of about 8,890 kg CO2e related to business travel. Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were slightly higher at approximately 6,419,215 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,540,790 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 3,084,393 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were about 20,328 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Sterling Financial Holdings has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within a global context where many organisations are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon neutrality, yet it appears that Sterling has yet to establish formal commitments in this area.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc'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 Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc is in NG, which has a medium 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.

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc 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
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