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Kb Financial Sustainability Profile

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Kb Financial Group, headquartered in South Korea (KR), is a prominent player in the financial services industry, offering a diverse range of products and services. Founded in 2008, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in banking, asset management, and insurance, catering to both individual and corporate clients across major operational regions in Asia. With a commitment to innovation, Kb Financial Group provides unique solutions such as digital banking services and tailored investment products, setting itself apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its robust financial performance and customer-centric approach. As a key player in the South Korean financial landscape, Kb Financial Group continues to enhance its market position through strategic initiatives and a focus on sustainable growth.

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82

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Kb Financial's score of 82 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

90%

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Kb Financial's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, KB Financial Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3.23 billion kg CO2e, comprising 1,892,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,537,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 3.23 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions include significant contributions from investments, capital goods, and employee commuting. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, compared to a 2019 baseline. Additionally, KB Financial Group is targeting net-zero financed emissions (Scope 3) by 2050. They are also committed to reducing their exposure to clients involved in coal mining or coal energy in EU and OECD countries by 2030. KB Financial Group's targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which includes a commitment to achieve SBTs across corporate instruments, commercial real estate, and electricity generation project finance portfolios by 2030, covering approximately 12.89% of their total investment and lending activities as of December 31, 2019. These initiatives reflect KB Financial Group's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in line with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
14,868,690
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0,000,000
Scope 2
42,836,850
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Kb Financial's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kb Financial's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Kb Financial's Location?

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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 Kb Financial is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Kb Financial's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Kb Financial's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 375% last year and increased significantly since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 99% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Investments
99%
Capital Goods
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Purchased Goods and Services
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Kb Financial's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Kb Financial has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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