CDB, or China Development Bank, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in China (CN) that operates primarily in the financial intermediation services sector, excluding insurance and pension funding (65). Established in 1994, CDB has played a pivotal role in supporting national economic development through strategic financing and investment initiatives.
With a strong presence across major operational regions in Asia and beyond, CDB offers a range of core services, including project financing, trade financing, and investment banking. What sets CDB apart is its commitment to sustainable development and infrastructure investment, making it a key player in the global financial landscape.
Recognised for its significant contributions to economic growth, CDB has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its market position as a leading development bank in China and a vital partner in international financial cooperation.
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Industry Intensity
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cdb's reported carbon emissions
CDB is a financial intermediation services company headquartered in China. The latest available emissions data is for the financial year ending 2024, reporting Scope 1 emissions of approximately 458,550 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1,781,770 kg CO2e.
For the financial year ending 2021, CDB reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling approximately 5,052,990 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions from stationary and mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity. Scope 3 emissions for business travel were approximately 451,550 kg CO2e. In 2020, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 2,886,610 kg CO2e.
CDB Aviation, a related entity, has set a near-term target to reduce its fleet's CO2 intensity by 60% by 2025, using 2021 as a baseline. This specific target pertains to CO2 intensity measured in gCO2 per Available Seat Kilometre (ASK).
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Cdb’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2025
60% reduction in Scope 1
Target: -60% CO2 intensity of fleet (gCO2/ASK) by 2025 vs. 2021
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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