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 score of 54 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Kb Kookmin Bank's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kb Kookmin Bank reported total emissions of approximately 125,812,000 kg CO2e, comprising 13,429,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 112,383,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The bank has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. Comparatively, in 2022, the bank's total emissions were approximately 128,987,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 13,993,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 114,994,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Kb Kookmin Bank is a current subsidiary of KB Financial Group Inc., which cascades its climate initiatives and targets. However, there are no specific reduction targets or climate pledges reported by Kb Kookmin Bank at this time. The bank's emissions data reflects its commitment to transparency, although it lacks comprehensive Scope 3 emissions reporting, which is critical for a complete understanding of its carbon footprint. Overall, Kb Kookmin Bank's emissions data highlights its ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its carbon emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.
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Kb Kookmin Bank’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from KB Financial Group Inc.
Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from KB Financial Group Inc.The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Inherited from KB Financial Group Inc.Climate Action 100
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