Kb Kookmin Bank
Kb Kookmin Bank, a leading financial institution in South Korea, is headquartered in Seoul and operates extensively across the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 1963, the bank has established itself as a key player in the banking industry, offering a diverse range of services including retail banking, corporate finance, and wealth management. With a commitment to innovation, Kb Kookmin Bank has introduced unique products such as digital banking solutions and tailored financial services that cater to both individual and business clients. The bank's strong market position is underscored by its significant achievements, including being one of the largest banks in South Korea by assets. Kb Kookmin Bank continues to enhance its reputation through customer-centric services and a robust digital transformation strategy.
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Kb Kookmin Bank's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Kb Kookmin Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 224,952,000 kg CO2e, comprising 95,965,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 128,987,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a decrease from 2021, where emissions were about 232,958,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 100,491,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 132,467,000 kg CO2e. The bank has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for 2022, but in 2019, it reported Scope 3 emissions of approximately 26,761,188,000 kg CO2e, which included 1,073,911,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Despite these figures, Kb Kookmin Bank has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. The bank's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in climate action.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 139,888,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 21,778,141,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 26,761,188,000 | - | - | - |
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