Kommunalbanken AS, commonly referred to as KBN, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Norway. Established in 1999, KBN operates primarily in the financial intermediation services sector, specifically excluding insurance and pension funding services. The bank focuses on providing financing solutions to municipalities and local government entities across Norway, ensuring sustainable development and infrastructure growth.
KBN's core offerings include long-term loans and financial advisory services tailored to meet the unique needs of public sector clients. Its commitment to responsible lending and environmental sustainability sets it apart in the industry. With a strong market position, Kommunalbanken AS has achieved notable milestones, including a robust credit rating and a significant role in financing public projects, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner for local governments.
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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 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Kommunalbanken AS's reported carbon emissions
Kommunalbanken AS (NO) is committed to reducing its environmental impact, as demonstrated by its emissions reporting and intensity metrics. For the 2024 reporting year, the company reported total emissions of approximately 218,300 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased heat and market-based electricity, totalling around 151,500 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions, largely driven by business travel, amounting to approximately 66,800 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were reported as 0 kg CO2e for this period. In the preceding year, 2023, Kommunalbanken AS reported total emissions of approximately 261,900 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were around 185,000 kg CO2e (market-based), with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 76,900 kg CO2e, primarily from business travel. Similar to 2024, Scope 1 emissions were 0 kg CO2e. Earlier data indicates emissions for 2019 were approximately 152,600 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,800 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions at 18,500 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 131,300 kg CO2e, with business travel being a significant contributor. Kommunalbanken AS also reports emissions intensity figures. For the 2024 reporting year, its emissions intensity was approximately 930 kg CO2e per full-time position and 4.0 x 10⁻⁵ kg CO2e per NOK million of revenue. For 2023, the intensity was about 1,390 kg CO2e per full-time position and 5.0 x 10⁻⁵ kg CO2e per NOK million of revenue. The company does not currently have any publicly disclosed SBTi reduction targets or climate pledges.
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