KakaoBank
KakaoBank, officially known as Kakao Bank Corp., is a leading digital bank headquartered in South Korea (KR). Founded in 2016, it has rapidly established itself as a key player in the financial technology sector, primarily serving the South Korean market. The bank's innovative approach to banking includes a range of core services such as online savings accounts, personal loans, and mobile payment solutions, all designed to enhance user convenience and accessibility. KakaoBank distinguishes itself with its seamless digital experience, leveraging advanced technology to provide efficient banking services. Since its inception, the bank has achieved significant milestones, including a successful IPO in 2021, solidifying its position as a market leader in the digital banking industry. With a strong focus on customer-centric solutions, KakaoBank continues to redefine the banking landscape in South Korea and beyond.
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KakaoBank's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, KakaoBank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 60,238,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 358,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 53,426,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 60,238,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with significant contributions from capital goods (14,766,000 kg CO2e) and investments (38,656,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, KakaoBank's emissions were about 70,517,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in total emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 shows 248,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 67,143,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 70,517,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. KakaoBank has not set specific reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. However, the bank is actively engaged in monitoring and reporting its emissions, as evidenced by its comprehensive disclosures across all relevant scopes. The emissions data is sourced directly from KakaoBank Corp., with no cascaded data from a parent or related organization. Overall, KakaoBank's commitment to transparency in its emissions reporting reflects an awareness of its environmental impact, although specific reduction initiatives or targets have not been established.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,525,220 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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KakaoBank 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.
