Kb Financial Group, headquartered in South Korea (KR), is a prominent player in the financial services industry, offering a diverse range of products and services. Founded in 2008, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in banking, asset management, and insurance, catering to both individual and corporate clients across major operational regions in Asia. With a commitment to innovation, Kb Financial Group provides unique solutions such as digital banking services and tailored investment products, setting itself apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its robust financial performance and customer-centric approach. As a key player in the South Korean financial landscape, Kb Financial Group continues to enhance its market position through strategic initiatives and a focus on sustainable growth.
How does Kb 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.
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Kb Financial's score of 54 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, KB Financial Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 125,812,000 kg CO2e, comprising 13,429,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 112,383,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 679,402,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, including direct and indirect emissions across their operations. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to achieve Science-Based Targets (SBTs) by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. These targets encompass all scopes of emissions, aiming for a reduction of 12.89% across its corporate instruments, which include equity, bonds, loans, and commercial real estate. This commitment reflects KB Financial's dedication to aligning its operations with climate science and contributing to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Overall, KB Financial Group's emissions data and climate commitments demonstrate a proactive stance in addressing climate change, with a clear focus on reducing emissions across all relevant scopes.
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2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 14,868,690 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 42,836,850 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Kb Financial is participating in some 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.