Ditchcarbon
  • Contact
  1. Organizations
  2. KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd.
Public Profile
Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation
KR
updated 2 months ago

KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd. Sustainability Profile

Company website

KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd., headquartered in South Korea, is a prominent player in the financial services industry, specialising in savings and investment products. Established in 1963, the bank has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its operations across major regions in Korea, thereby solidifying its market presence. The bank offers a range of core services, including savings accounts, personal loans, and investment solutions, distinguished by competitive interest rates and customer-centric features. KB Savings Bank is recognised for its commitment to innovation and financial inclusion, catering to a diverse clientele. With a strong reputation for reliability and service excellence, the bank continues to enhance its position in the competitive landscape of South Korea's banking sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd.'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.

56

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to 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 Savings Bank Co., Ltd.'s score of 56 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

75%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from KB Financial Group Inc.

KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd., headquartered in South Korea (KR), currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The bank is a current subsidiary of KB Financial Group Inc., which influences its climate commitments and initiatives. As part of its corporate family, KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd. adheres to the sustainability and climate strategies set forth by KB Financial Group Inc. This includes participation in various climate initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 commitment to renewable energy. However, specific reduction targets or achievements have not been disclosed. While no absolute emissions figures are reported, KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd. is aligned with its parent company's broader climate commitments, which aim to enhance sustainability and reduce carbon footprints across its operations. The absence of direct emissions data highlights the need for ongoing transparency and accountability in the financial sector's response to climate change.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

2009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
14,868,690
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
42,836,850
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0,000,000
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd.'s Industry?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd.'s primary industry is Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd.'s Location?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 Savings Bank Co., Ltd. is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd.'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 Savings Bank Co., Ltd.'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 Savings Bank Co., Ltd. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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

Compare KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd.'s Emissions with Industry Peers

Korea Investment Savings Bank Co., Ltd.

KR
•
Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67)
Updated about 2 months ago

OSB Savings Bank Co., Ltd

KR
•
Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65)
Updated 2 months ago

ACUON SAVINGS BANK. CO. LTD.

KR
•
Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67)
Updated 2 months ago

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v251126.1
[email protected]+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
UL Solutions verification badge
CDP logo
Gartner Cool Vendor 2025 badge
Available onAWS Marketplace logo
ProductPortalScope 3 Tool FunctionalityDataIntegrationsPricing
CustomersHaleonGrant ThorntonHikmaRead all stories
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesCalculation MethodologyDocumentationBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust CentreChangelog
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy