Fifth Third Again Named Among America’s Climate Leaders by USA Today
Bank has achieved a
The publication’s third annual list, published in partnership with Statista, Inc., provides a data-driven evaluation of companies that have significantly decreased their greenhouse gas emissions, including emission intensity, year-over-year reductions, and carbon disclosure ratings.
“Fifth Third has had a long-standing commitment to environmental leadership in the financial services sector,” said Pratik Raval, chief sustainability officer for Fifth Third. “We are driven by our understanding that integrating environmental sustainability into our business creates long-term value for our customers and strengthens the communities we serve.”
America’s Climate Leaders uses public data to rank companies doing the most to reduce their carbon footprint. To make the list, companies must have reduced their carbon intensity (carbon emissions divided by revenue) by
Fifth Third has reduced greenhouse gas emissions in the areas of building operations, corporate transport and business travel by
“Operational sustainability, the reduction of Fifth Third’s own environmental and carbon footprint, has been key to our environmental sustainability program since the program’s inception in 2010,” Raval said.
Over the past decade, Fifth Third has achieved:
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60% reduction in location-based (Scope 1 & 2) greenhouse gas emissions -
46% reduction in energy use -
34% reduction in potable water use -
59% waste diverted from landfills -
65% reduction in paper use -
100% renewable power purchased
Fifth Third also reduced enterprise-wide energy usage by
In August, Fifth Third celebrated six years of purchasing
As part of its sustainability commitment, Fifth Third has also set a target of providing
More information about Fifth Third’s commitment to sustainability can be found on Fifth Third’s Investor Relations website.
About Fifth Third
Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few
Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol "FITB." Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.
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