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UniCredit SpA

Common Name
UniCredit
Country
Italy
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Employees
75,265
Ticker
UCG
Exchange
EURONEXT MILAN
Description
UniCredit S.p.A. is a prominent financial services institution based in Italy, classified as a multinational banking and financial services company. Its core purpose is to provide a wide spectrum of b...

UniCredit's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, UniCredit completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

UniCredit has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind UniCredit’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. UniCredit's Annual Report 2024
a. UniCredit's Annual Report 2024
b. UniCredit's Integrated Report 2023
b. UniCredit's Integrated Report 2023
c. UniCredit's TCFD Report 2022
c. UniCredit's TCFD Report 2022
d. UniCredit's Integrated Report 2020
d. UniCredit's Integrated Report 2020

Insights into UniCredit's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofUniCredit amounted to125,242metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of UniCreditdecreased by 1.09%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab

UniCredit's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e-8%-20%-9%-13%-6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are UniCredit's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of UniCredit were 24,412 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has UniCredit reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, UniCredit's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 45.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad

Compared to the previous year(2023), UniCredit's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.37%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab

What are UniCredit's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, UniCredit reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,702 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 100,830 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has UniCredit reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, UniCredit's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 40.03%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ad

Compared to the previous year(2023), UniCredit's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that UniCredit's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab

What methodology does UniCredit use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, UniCredit reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

UniCredit's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024045 k90 k135 k180 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into UniCredit's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, UniCredit reported 97,473,497 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of UniCredit includes a breakdown across 8of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 4 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

UniCredit's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024025 M50 M75 M100 MtCO2e-71%+1019%+3%+4%+328282%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are UniCredit's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, UniCredit reported total Scope 3 emissions of 97,473,497 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 0.26%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.74%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has UniCredit reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, UniCredit's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 1,134,764.33%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad

Compared to the previous year (2023), UniCredit's Scope 3 emissions increased by 328,281.56%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does UniCredit disclose?

In 2024, UniCredit reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of UniCredit's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to UniCredit's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Investments (Cat. 15): 97,187,648 tCOâ‚‚e(99.71%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 175,259 tCOâ‚‚e(0.18%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 40,644 tCOâ‚‚e(0.04%)

UniCredit's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Investments(Cat. 15)(99.7%)

Insights into UniCredit’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, UniCredit reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 24,412 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 27,659 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.88 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

UniCredit's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1005002,00020,000100,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)MCredito EmilianoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,976 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,288Scope 1 Intensity: 1.30 tCO2e/$MFinecoBank Banca FinecoYear: 2024Scope 1: 285 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,585Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MMMMizuho Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,427 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,618Scope 1 Intensity: 0.53 tCO2e/$MDBS Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,291Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MMediobancaYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,546 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,480Scope 1 Intensity: 0.73 tCO2e/$MCaixaBankYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,282 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,731Scope 1 Intensity: 0.41 tCO2e/$MErste Group BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,803 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,337Scope 1 Intensity: 1.48 tCO2e/$MUS BancorpYear: 2024Scope 1: 34,015 tCO2eRevenue: $M 27,334Scope 1 Intensity: 1.24 tCO2e/$MMonte dei Paschi di SienaYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,341 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,371Scope 1 Intensity: 2.14 tCO2e/$MICICI BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 26,337 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,059Scope 1 Intensity: 1.09 tCO2e/$MIntesa SanpaoloYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,280 tCO2eRevenue: $M 29,443Scope 1 Intensity: 1.54 tCO2e/$MKbc GroepYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,717 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,604Scope 1 Intensity: 3.51 tCO2e/$MTruist FinancialYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,382 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,278Scope 1 Intensity: 1.01 tCO2e/$MBanca GeneraliYear: 2023Scope 1: 433 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,017Scope 1 Intensity: 0.43 tCO2e/$MChina Citic BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,778 tCO2eRevenue: $M 29,151Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MBanca MediolanumYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,412 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,518Scope 1 Intensity: 0.96 tCO2e/$MBPER BancaYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,614 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,232Scope 1 Intensity: 1.70 tCO2e/$MJapan Post BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,007 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,709Scope 1 Intensity: 0.32 tCO2e/$MNatWest GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,402 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,388Scope 1 Intensity: 0.51 tCO2e/$MBanca Popolare di SondrioYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,441 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,859Scope 1 Intensity: 1.85 tCO2e/$MBanca IFISYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,974 tCO2eRevenue: $M 632Scope 1 Intensity: 3.12 tCO2e/$MLloyds Banking GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,441 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,345Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MBanco BPMYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,813 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,771Scope 1 Intensity: 2.91 tCO2e/$MSPD BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,358Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MPNC Financial Services GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,268 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,808Scope 1 Intensity: 1.36 tCO2e/$MUniCreditYear: 2024Scope 1: 24,412 tCO2eRevenue: $M 27,659Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$M

How does UniCredit's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, UniCredit reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.88 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.01, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does UniCredit rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, UniCredit ranked 12 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

UniCredit is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into UniCredit's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, UniCredit reported a total carbon footprint of 97,598,739 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 62,339.22% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab

The largest contributor to UniCredit's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.87% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.1%.a

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