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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 country's economic development, focusing on financial intermediation services, excluding insurance and pension funding. With a strong presence across major operational regions in Turkey, Halkbank offers a diverse range of products and services, including retail banking, corporate financing, and small business loans.
Recognised for its commitment to customer service and innovative financial solutions, Halkbank has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its digital banking capabilities. The bank's market position is bolstered by its extensive branch network and a reputation for supporting local businesses, making it a key player in Turkey's financial landscape.
+8 vs industry average
Halkbank Turkiye Halk Bankasi’s score of 45 is higher than 61% 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.
Halkbank Turkiye Halk Bankasi, headquartered in Turkey and operating in the financial intermediation services sector, reported approximately 1.83 billion kg CO2e in total emissions for 2024. This total includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 19.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 20.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1.78 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, the bank reported 68.1 million kg CO2e in total emissions for 2013, comprising about 15.5 million kg CO2e in Scope 1, 29.0 million kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 23.7 million kg CO2e in Scope 3. In 2014, total emissions were around 67.6 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 17.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 29.8 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 20.6 million kg CO2e. For 2015, total emissions were approximately 71.1 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 29.0 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 23.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 18.9 million kg CO2e. In 2020, total emissions stood at approximately 68.9 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 14.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 30.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 24.2 million kg CO2e.
Halkbank has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved net-zero targets. The bank's portfolio targets cover 13% of its total investment and lending by total balance sheet assets as of 2021, with required activities making up 16% and optional activities 35%. Their near-term targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions are consistent with keeping warming to 1.5°C, with a target year of 2028. Halkbank is committed to net-zero by 2050. The emissions and climate commitments data are directly from Türkiye Halk Bankasi A.S.
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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