Berlin Hyp, officially known as Berlin Hyp AG, is a prominent player in the German real estate finance sector, headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Established in 1769, the bank has evolved significantly, focusing primarily on commercial real estate financing and investment. With a strong presence in major operational regions across Europe, Berlin Hyp is renowned for its tailored financial solutions that cater to the diverse needs of property investors and developers. The bank's core offerings include mortgage loans, refinancing options, and advisory services, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative financing structures. Berlin Hyp has achieved a notable market position, recognised for its commitment to sustainability and responsible lending practices. As a trusted partner in the real estate market, Berlin Hyp continues to set benchmarks in the industry, reflecting its long-standing expertise and dedication to excellence.
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Berlin Hyp's score of 37 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Berlin Hyp reported a financed emission intensity of approximately 30,000 kg CO2e per square metre, reflecting its commitment to understanding and managing its carbon footprint. This figure is part of a broader trend, as the bank's financed emission intensity was about 31,000 kg CO2e per square metre in 2022. The bank has disclosed emissions data for previous years, with total emissions in 2021 amounting to 444,000 kg CO2e, which included 132,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 95,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 217,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2020, total emissions were reported at 616,000 kg CO2e, with similar breakdowns across the scopes. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives, Berlin Hyp is part of a corporate family that includes Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, which may influence its climate strategies. The bank's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Berlin Hyp AG, indicating a structured approach to sustainability within its operations. Overall, while Berlin Hyp has not set explicit reduction targets, its emissions reporting and the intensity metrics suggest a focus on transparency and accountability in its climate commitments.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 305,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,630,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 649,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Berlin Hyp has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.