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Bks

BKS, officially known as BKS Bank AG, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Austria (AT). Established in 1896, the bank has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across Central and Eastern Europe, with a strong presence in regions such as Slovenia and Croatia. Specialising in retail and corporate banking, BKS Bank offers a diverse range of services, including loans, investment solutions, and asset management. What sets BKS apart is its commitment to personalised customer service and sustainable banking practices, which have earned it a solid reputation in the industry. With a focus on innovation and community engagement, BKS Bank has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for individuals and businesses alike. Its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction continues to drive its success in the competitive banking landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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21

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Bks's score of 21 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bks's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, BKS Bank AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,538,860 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 5,628,060 kg CO2e. The bank's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 727,950 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled around 178,700 kg CO2e. In Austria, the bank's emissions for the same year were about 1,588,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 323,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 96,000 kg CO2e. BKS Bank has committed to near-term targets aligned with a 1.5°C pathway, aiming to cover 34% of its total investment and lending by total assets as of 2022. This commitment reflects the bank's focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its operations (Scopes 1 and 2) in line with climate science. However, the bank has not yet committed to a net-zero target. Overall, BKS Bank AG is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while addressing the broader impacts of its investment and lending activities on climate change.

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Scope 1
442,000
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Scope 2
269,000
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Scope 3
270,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bks'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. Bks is headquartered in AT, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bks is committed to some 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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