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KGI Bank

KGI Bank, officially known as KGI Bank Co., Ltd., is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan (TW). Established in 1992, the bank has grown to become a key player in the banking industry, offering a diverse range of services including retail banking, corporate banking, and wealth management. KGI Bank is renowned for its innovative financial products, such as tailored investment solutions and comprehensive loan services, which cater to both individual and corporate clients. With a strong emphasis on customer service and technological advancement, the bank has positioned itself as a leader in the Taiwanese market. Notable achievements include its consistent ranking among the top banks in Taiwan, reflecting its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. KGI Bank continues to expand its operational footprint across Asia, reinforcing its status as a trusted financial partner.

DitchCarbon Score

How does KGI Bank'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.

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.

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Industry Benchmark

KGI Bank's score of 35 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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KGI Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, KGI Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,238,290 kg CO2e across all scopes, comprising 238,290 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,759,060 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,210,350 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a slight decrease in total emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 2,203,810 kg CO2e, with 245,470 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,397,130 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,032,810 kg CO2e from Scope 3. From 2021 to 2022, KGI Bank achieved a significant reduction in total emissions, decreasing from approximately 5,439,430 kg CO2e in 2021 to 6,642,593 kg CO2e in 2022. This reduction highlights the bank's ongoing commitment to addressing its carbon footprint. Despite these reductions, KGI Bank has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The bank's emissions data reflects its operational impact and underscores the importance of continued efforts in climate action and sustainability within the banking sector.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. KGI 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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. KGI Bank is headquartered in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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KGI Bank is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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