China Merchants Bank (CMB), headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a leading commercial bank in the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 1987, CMB has grown significantly, becoming a key player in the banking industry with a focus on retail banking, corporate banking, and wealth management services. The bank is renowned for its innovative financial products, including personal loans, credit cards, and investment services, which cater to a diverse clientele. CMB's commitment to digital banking solutions sets it apart, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. With a strong market position, CMB has received numerous accolades for its financial performance and customer service, solidifying its reputation as a trusted financial institution in China and beyond.
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China Merchants Bank's score of 20 is lower than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, China Merchants Bank reported a greenhouse gas emissions intensity of approximately 3,660 kg CO2e per employee, reflecting its commitment to monitoring and managing its carbon footprint. The bank's emissions data for 2022 indicates total emissions of about 258,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes 10,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 247,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 sources. Looking ahead, China Merchants Bank has set ambitious reduction targets for its emissions. By 2025, the bank aims to decrease its Scope 1 fixed emission source carbon emissions by 20% compared to 2023 levels. Additionally, it plans to reduce its Scope 2 purchased electricity carbon emissions by 4% over the same timeframe. These targets demonstrate the bank's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact. The bank's emissions data is sourced directly from China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd., with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. As part of its climate commitments, China Merchants Bank continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon emissions in line with industry standards.
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China Merchants Bank 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.