Truist plans to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, furthering the company’s aspiration to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.
“Truist continues to take important and broad action on climate change. We are reducing our own carbon emissions; investing in renewables, energy efficiency and sustainable projects; and we are partnering with our clients across all industry sectors to help drive innovation and support their transition plans,” Bill Rogers, CEO of Truist, said. “These steps toward achieving net zero are a clear manifestation of our purpose — to inspire and build better lives and communities — and are important to our clients and the economy.”
To further advance the progress toward the net zero goal, Truist will continue to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions from its operations, including investing in energy efficiency projects at corporate offices and bank branches.
Truist also will work to measure and report on enhanced Scope 3 categories, which will be accomplished by:
Truist will also support clients and the economy in these transitions and continue to share progress in its upcoming CSR and ESG report and in the second issuance of its Task Force for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report.
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