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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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35

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

KakaoBank's score of 35 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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KakaoBank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, KakaoBank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,934,800 kg CO2e, comprising 48,700 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,886,100 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 881,100 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 4,268,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions alone accounting for 3,867,300 kg CO2e. KakaoBank has disclosed emissions data for Scopes 1, 2, and 3, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint. However, the bank has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, which may limit its ability to effectively address its environmental impact. Overall, while KakaoBank's emissions have increased in recent years, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate action strategies to align with industry standards and expectations.

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Scope 1
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00,000
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Scope 2
1,525,220
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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-
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000,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. KakaoBank'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 KakaoBank is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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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