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Blkb

Blkb, officially known as Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Liestal, Switzerland (CH). Established in 1850, Blkb has evolved into a key player in the Swiss banking sector, primarily serving the Basel-Landschaft region and beyond. The bank offers a comprehensive range of services, including retail banking, corporate financing, and wealth management, distinguished by its commitment to customer-centric solutions and innovative digital banking platforms. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and community engagement, Blkb has garnered a reputation for its responsible banking practices. The institution has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its robust financial performance and customer satisfaction. As a trusted partner in the financial landscape, Blkb continues to uphold its legacy while adapting to the evolving needs of its clientele.

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62

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Blkb's score of 62 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Blkb's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Blkb reported total carbon emissions of approximately 587,000 kg CO2e, comprising 172,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 117,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 298,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions include significant contributions from purchased goods and services, amounting to about 336,581,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2023, Blkb's emissions were approximately 661,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 284,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 114,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 263,000 kg CO2e, which included 380,574,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. In 2022, the total emissions were around 719,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 325,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 123,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 271,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a gradual decrease in emissions over the years. Despite these figures, Blkb has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Their climate commitments remain unspecified, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy.

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Scope 1
791,000
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Scope 2
1,022,000
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Scope 3
1,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Blkb'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. This request for Blkb is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Blkb is not participating in any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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