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DBS Group Holdings Ltd, commonly referred to as DBS Bank, is a leading financial services provider headquartered in Singapore (SG). Established in 1968, the bank has evolved into a key player in the financial intermediation services sector, excluding insurance and pension funding. With a strong presence across Asia, DBS operates in major markets including Hong Kong, China, and India.
The bank offers a comprehensive range of services, including consumer banking, corporate banking, and wealth management, distinguished by its commitment to digital innovation and customer-centric solutions. Notably, DBS has been recognised as one of the world's best banks, reflecting its robust market position and dedication to excellence in service delivery. With a focus on sustainable finance and technological advancement, DBS continues to set benchmarks in the financial industry.
+21 vs industry average
DBS Group Holdings Ltd’s score of 58 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
DBS Group Holdings Ltd, a financial intermediation services company headquartered in Singapore (SG), has reported its carbon emissions and committed to climate action.
In 2025, DBS Group Holdings Ltd reported total calculated emissions of 76,706,000 kg CO2e. This included 1,148,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, 23,571,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 market-based emissions, and 51,987,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions were business travel at 13,209,000 kg CO2e, employee commute at 1,266,000 kg CO2e, upstream leased assets at 21,981,000 kg CO2e, and fuel and energy-related activities at 14,281,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back to 2024, the company's total calculated emissions were approximately 81,852,000 kg CO2e. This comprised 1,484,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 24,871,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 market-based, and 55,497,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions.
For 2022, DBS Group Holdings Ltd's total calculated emissions were 41,569,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 318,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at 16,824,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 24,427,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, total calculated emissions were 55,358,000 kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at 757,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at 31,207,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 17,482,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, total calculated emissions were 54,724,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 992,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at 29,751,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 13,008,000 kg CO2e.
DBS Group Holdings Ltd has a long-term net-zero target for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, as referenced in the 2023 DBS Sustainability Report. Additionally, the company aims to reduce its financed emissions from Oil and Gas portfolios, targeting a reduction from 38.6 million metric tonnes CO2e in 2020 to 27.7 million metric tonnes CO2e by 2030, and further to 3.0 million metric tonnes CO2e by 2050, aligning with the IEA Net Zero by 2050 scenario.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
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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