Jyske Bank, one of Denmark's leading financial institutions, is headquartered in Silkeborg, DK. Founded in 1967, the bank has established a strong presence across the Danish financial landscape, offering a comprehensive range of services including personal banking, corporate finance, and investment solutions. With a commitment to customer-centric banking, Jyske Bank distinguishes itself through innovative digital services and tailored financial advice. The bank has achieved notable milestones, including its recognition as a top player in sustainable banking practices. Jyske Bank's robust market position is underscored by its extensive network of branches and a strong emphasis on responsible banking, making it a trusted choice for individuals and businesses alike in Denmark and beyond.
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In 2023, Jyske Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,007,620,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 639,000 kg CO2e, comprising 321,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 318,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,410,000 kg CO2e, with 358,000 kg CO2e attributed to purchased heat. The most significant contributor was Scope 3 emissions, which reached about 2,007,620,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by investments (1,710,273,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (3,361,000 kg CO2e). Jyske Bank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% by FY2032, using FY2022 as the base year. Additionally, the bank targets that 72.5% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by FY2028. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Jyske Bank's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability, with a clear focus on reducing its carbon footprint and engaging its supply chain in climate action.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 703,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 672,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 3,264,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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