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Creditaccess Grameen

CreditAccess Grameen, a leading microfinance institution headquartered in India, has been empowering underserved communities since its inception in 2008. With a strong presence in major operational regions across Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, the company focuses on providing financial services to low-income households, particularly women. Specialising in microloans, CreditAccess Grameen offers unique products designed to foster entrepreneurship and improve livelihoods. The institution has achieved significant milestones, including a robust client base and recognition for its commitment to financial inclusion. As a prominent player in the microfinance sector, CreditAccess Grameen continues to set benchmarks in responsible lending and social impact, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for economic empowerment in India.

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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

Creditaccess Grameen's score of 35 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Creditaccess Grameen's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Creditaccess Grameen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,990,110 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 124,290 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,294,040 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 12,990,110 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The previous year, 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 8,813,360 kg CO2e, comprising 144,510 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 4,061,790 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 8,813,360 kg CO2e in Scope 3. In 2022, their total emissions were around 10,430,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 30,410 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 3,350,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 7,049,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Creditaccess Grameen has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their sustainability strategy. The company has reported GHG emissions intensity metrics, with Scope 3 emissions intensity per full-time equivalent (FTE) at 670 kg CO2e in 2024 and 650 kg CO2e in 2023, indicating a slight increase in emissions intensity over the year. Overall, while Creditaccess Grameen has made strides in measuring and reporting their carbon footprint, the lack of defined reduction targets highlights an opportunity for enhanced climate action and commitment to sustainability.

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30,410
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Scope 2
3,350,000
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Scope 3
7,049,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Creditaccess Grameen'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.

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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 Creditaccess Grameen is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Creditaccess Grameen 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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