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Financial Intermediation
BD
updated 6 months ago

Bank Asia PLC.

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Bank Asia PLC, headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, is a prominent player in the banking industry, offering a diverse range of financial services. Established in 1999, the bank has made significant strides in the sector, focusing on retail banking, corporate banking, and SME financing. With a commitment to innovation, Bank Asia has introduced unique products such as mobile banking and internet banking, catering to the evolving needs of its customers. Operating primarily in Bangladesh, Bank Asia has expanded its footprint across major urban centres, ensuring accessibility to its core services. The bank is recognised for its strong market position, having received various accolades for its customer service and technological advancements. With a focus on sustainable growth and community development, Bank Asia PLC continues to play a vital role in the financial landscape of Bangladesh.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Bank Asia 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.

22

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

Bank Asia PLC.'s score of 22 is lower than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bank Asia PLC.'s reported carbon emissions

Bank Asia PLC., headquartered in Bangladesh (BD), currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. Consequently, there are no documented Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions to analyse or summarise. Furthermore, the bank has not established any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, which limits the ability to assess its commitments towards climate action. Without specific initiatives or targets, it is challenging to evaluate the bank's overall environmental impact or its strategic approach to sustainability. In the context of the banking industry, many institutions are increasingly adopting science-based targets and sustainability initiatives to mitigate their carbon footprints. However, as of now, Bank Asia PLC. has not publicly committed to such measures or reported any emissions data, leaving a gap in its climate accountability.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bank Asia 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 Bank Asia PLC. is in BD, 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.

Bank Asia 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
Reduction Actions

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