Kb Financial
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.
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Kb Financial's reported carbon emissions
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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