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Financial Intermediation
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updated 2 months ago

Kb Kookmin Bank Sustainability Profile

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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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46

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

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Kb Kookmin Bank's score of 46 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kb Kookmin Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, KB Kookmin Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 224.9 million kg CO2e, comprising 95.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 129 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The bank has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. Comparatively, in 2021, the bank's total emissions were approximately 233 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 100.5 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 132.5 million kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions of about 8.1 million kg CO2e from 2021 to 2022. The emissions data for KB Kookmin Bank is cascaded from its parent company, KB Financial Group Inc., which is responsible for the overarching climate commitments and initiatives. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by KB Kookmin Bank or its parent organisation. Overall, KB Kookmin Bank's emissions reflect its operational impact, and while it has shown some reduction in emissions over the past year, further commitments and targets would enhance its climate strategy.

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Scope 1
139,888,000
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Scope 2
21,778,141,000
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Scope 3
26,761,188,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Kb Kookmin Bank's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Kb Kookmin Bank'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 Kookmin Bank is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Kb Kookmin Bank's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 55% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the primary emissions source at 4% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2019
Purchased Goods and Services
4%

Kb Kookmin Bank'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 Kookmin Bank 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
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