Garanti BBVA, officially known as Garanti Bankası A.Ş., is a leading financial institution headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. Established in 1946, the bank has grown to become a prominent player in the Turkish banking sector, with a strong presence in retail, corporate, and investment banking. Garanti BBVA offers a diverse range of products and services, including personal banking, loans, credit cards, and digital banking solutions, distinguished by their innovative approach and customer-centric focus. The bank's commitment to digital transformation has positioned it as a pioneer in the industry, earning accolades for its advanced online and mobile banking platforms. With a robust market position, Garanti BBVA is recognised for its financial strength and stability, consistently ranking among the top banks in Turkey. Its strategic partnership with BBVA, a global financial group, further enhances its capabilities and reach in the competitive banking landscape.
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In 2024, Garanti BBVA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,820,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, with no emissions recorded for Scope 2. Scope 3 emissions were reported at about 13,904,600 kg CO2e, which includes investments contributing approximately 113,940 kg CO2e. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, inherited from its parent company, Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S. Comparatively, in 2023, Garanti BBVA's emissions were approximately 18,073,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 11,445,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, indicating a slight reduction in Scope 1 emissions year-on-year. The bank has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 54.6% and Scope 3 emissions by 32.5% by 2033, using 2022 as the base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate a commitment to addressing climate change effectively. Garanti BBVA's emissions data and reduction targets are part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability within the financial sector, reflecting its role as a responsible corporate citizen in Turkey and globally.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,698,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 57,378,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 3,709,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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