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Financial Intermediation
MY
updated 20 days ago

Hong Leong Bank

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Hong Leong Bank Berhad, commonly known as Hong Leong Bank, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Established in 1905, the bank has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in its journey, including the expansion of its services across Southeast Asia. Operating primarily in the banking and financial services industry, Hong Leong Bank offers a diverse range of products, including personal and business banking, wealth management, and Islamic banking solutions. Its commitment to innovation and customer-centric services sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Hong Leong Bank has garnered numerous accolades for its service excellence and digital banking initiatives, solidifying its reputation as a trusted financial partner in the region.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Hong Leong Bank'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.

48

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Hong Leong Bank's score of 48 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hong Leong Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Hong Leong Bank (HLB), headquartered in Malaysia, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 38,711,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 103,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 25,220,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The bank's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Hong Leong Bank Berhad, which provides a comprehensive view of its environmental impact. In the same year, HLB's global emissions totalled about 40,223,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 121,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 26,278,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 13,824,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects the bank's commitment to transparency in its carbon footprint across various regions, including Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Despite the significant emissions, HLB has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their sustainability strategy. The bank's emissions data is crucial for understanding its environmental impact and guiding future climate action efforts.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
226,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
9,991,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hong Leong Bank'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. This request for Hong Leong Bank is in MY, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Hong Leong 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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