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Financial Intermediation
KR
updated 10 days ago

Woori Bank

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Woori Bank, officially known as Woori Financial Group, is a leading financial institution headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1899, the bank has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as its merger with several regional banks, which has solidified its presence across Asia and beyond. Operating primarily in the banking and financial services industry, Woori Bank offers a diverse range of products, including retail banking, corporate finance, and wealth management services. Its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions distinguishes it in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Woori Bank has received numerous accolades for its service excellence and financial stability, making it a trusted choice for individuals and businesses alike.

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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

Woori Bank's score of 35 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Woori Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Woori Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 71,428,000 kg CO2e, comprising 10,764,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 60,664,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The bank's Scope 3 emissions totalled about 4,100,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (1,132,350 kg CO2e), business travel (600,970 kg CO2e), and capital goods (410,090 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2021, Woori Bank's total emissions were around 74,834,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction in overall emissions year-on-year. The Scope 1 emissions were 10,713,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were 64,121,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 4,093,200 kg CO2e. Woori Bank's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Woori Financial Group Inc., reflecting a corporate family relationship. However, the bank has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Woori Bank's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its comprehensive emissions reporting, although it currently lacks defined reduction initiatives or targets. The bank's focus on transparency in emissions data is crucial for stakeholders interested in its environmental impact and sustainability efforts.

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202020212022
Scope 1
11,689,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
67,311,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
5,059,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Woori Bank'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 Woori Bank is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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