La Banque Postale, headquartered in Paris, France, is a prominent player in the banking and financial services industry. Established in 2006, it has rapidly evolved to become a key provider of retail banking, insurance, and asset management services across the country and beyond. With a strong commitment to accessibility and social responsibility, La Banque Postale offers a unique range of products, including current accounts, savings solutions, and home loans, tailored to meet the diverse needs of its customers. The bank is particularly noted for its focus on sustainable finance and innovative digital banking solutions. As a subsidiary of the La Poste Group, La Banque Postale has achieved significant market presence, serving millions of clients and earning recognition for its customer-centric approach and robust financial performance.
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In 2023, La Banque Postale reported a carbon footprint of approximately 2,000 tonnes CO2e per employee, based on the "Empreinte carbone individuelle niveau Accords de Paris" metric. The bank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% from 2019 levels by 2030. Additionally, it targets a 25% reduction in the carbon footprint of its directly-held equity and corporate bond portfolio over the 2019-2024 period, which has been extended to include infrastructure from 2022. La Banque Postale is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, demonstrating its dedication to long-term sustainability. The bank's initiatives are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), under which it has pledged to reduce its emissions in real estate, mortgages, and electricity generation project finance by 2030. As of 2020, these portfolio targets cover approximately 85% of its total investment and lending activities. The bank's emissions data is sourced directly from La Banque Postale S.A., ensuring that its climate commitments are transparent and accountable.
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2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
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Scope 1 | 10,454,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 10,454,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 18,126,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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