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Halkbank Turkiye Halk Bankasi

Halkbank, officially known as Türkiye Halk Bankası A.Ş., is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Turkey. Established in 1933, the bank has played a pivotal role in the Turkish banking sector, focusing on retail, corporate, and investment banking services. With a strong presence across major operational regions in Turkey, Halkbank has built a reputation for supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and fostering economic growth. The bank offers a diverse range of products, including personal loans, business financing, and various investment services, distinguished by competitive interest rates and tailored solutions. Halkbank's commitment to customer satisfaction and financial inclusion has solidified its position as a leading player in the Turkish banking industry, marked by significant milestones in digital banking and sustainable finance initiatives.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Halkbank Turkiye Halk Bankasi's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

46

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Halkbank Turkiye Halk Bankasi's score of 46 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Halkbank Turkiye Halk Bankasi's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Türkiye Halk Bankası (Halkbank) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 63,974,850 kg CO2e. This figure includes 16,690,200 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 32,683,340 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 14,601,300 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The bank's emissions have shown a downward trend from 68,604,190 kg CO2e in 2022 and 72,962,330 kg CO2e in 2021, indicating a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Halkbank has set ambitious climate commitments, including a long-term target to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The bank's portfolio targets cover 13% of its total investment and lending, with required activities accounting for 16% of its total balance sheet assets as of 2021. Additionally, Halkbank is a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which aligns its emissions reduction targets with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The bank's near-term targets include a commitment to set specific reduction goals by 2028, further demonstrating its dedication to sustainable practices within the financial sector. As a financial institution, Halkbank is actively working to integrate climate considerations into its investment and lending strategies, contributing to a more sustainable future.

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Scope 2
29,812,000
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Scope 3
24,678,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Halkbank Turkiye Halk Bankasi'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. Halkbank Turkiye Halk Bankasi is headquartered in TR, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Halkbank Turkiye Halk Bankasi is committed to some reduction initiatives 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

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