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Wintrust Financial

Wintrust Financial Corporation, headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the financial services industry, primarily serving the Midwest region. Founded in 1991, Wintrust has established itself as a trusted provider of banking, investment, and insurance solutions, catering to both individuals and businesses. The company offers a diverse range of core products, including commercial and personal banking services, wealth management, and mortgage lending. Wintrust distinguishes itself through its commitment to personalised service and community involvement, fostering strong relationships with its clients. With a robust network of over 15 community bank subsidiaries, Wintrust has achieved significant market presence and recognition, consistently ranking among the top financial institutions in the region. Its dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction has solidified its reputation as a leader in the financial sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Wintrust Financial'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.

35

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

Wintrust Financial's score of 35 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wintrust Financial's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Wintrust Financial reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,698,900 kg CO2e, comprising 2,899,900 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 14,799,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 18,606,700 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 3,189,200 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 15,417,500 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Wintrust Financial has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data indicates a potential area for future reporting and improvement. As the financial services industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, Wintrust's commitment to transparency in emissions reporting will be crucial for aligning with industry standards and stakeholder expectations.

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20232024
Scope 1
3,189,200
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Scope 2
15,417,500
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wintrust Financial'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 Wintrust Financial is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Wintrust Financial 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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