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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How does Kb Kookmin Bank's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Kb Kookmin Bank's score of 26 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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. The bank has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions for this year. Over the years, Kb Kookmin Bank has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2021, the bank's emissions were approximately 1,043,580,000 kg CO2e, which included 100,491,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 132,467,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 912,090,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This indicates a significant reduction in emissions from 2021 to 2022. Despite these figures, Kb Kookmin Bank has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the bank is aware of its emissions, it may need to enhance its strategic approach to climate action. Overall, Kb Kookmin Bank's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its carbon footprint, although further commitments and targets would strengthen its climate strategy.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 19,179,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 112,322,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
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Kb Kookmin Bank is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
