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Financial Intermediation
KW
updated 13 minutes ago

National Bank of Kuwait

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The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), established in 1952, stands as a leading financial institution in the Middle East, with its headquarters located in Kuwait City, KW. Renowned for its comprehensive banking services, NBK operates across various regions, including the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and international markets, solidifying its presence in the global banking landscape. As a pioneer in the banking industry, NBK offers a diverse range of products and services, including retail banking, corporate finance, and investment solutions. Its commitment to innovation and customer service distinguishes it from competitors, making it a trusted choice for individuals and businesses alike. With a strong market position, NBK has received numerous accolades, reflecting its dedication to excellence and financial stability in the ever-evolving banking sector.

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55

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30

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National Bank of Kuwait's score of 55 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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National Bank of Kuwait's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29,124,650 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,847,920 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (545,060 kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (2,202,390 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions accounted for approximately 24,969,080 kg CO2e, all from purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were reported at about 1,307,650 kg CO2e, with business travel contributing the largest share (1,287,210 kg CO2e). In 2023, NBK's total emissions were approximately 34,828,720 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,537,110 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 31,072,160 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 1,219,450 kg CO2e. NBK has established ambitious interim targets to reduce gross operational emissions by 25% by 2025, with a notable achievement of a 28.3% reduction already realised compared to the 2021 baseline. This reduction applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, demonstrating the bank's commitment to sustainability and climate action. The bank's initiatives include significant investments in renewable energy projects, which have avoided approximately 672,080 kg CO2e annually, and green building projects, contributing to an additional avoidance of about 55,710 kg CO2e. These efforts reflect NBK's proactive approach to mitigating its environmental impact and enhancing its sustainability profile.

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Scope 1
34,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
18,472,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
661,000
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000,000
00,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. National Bank of Kuwait's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 National Bank of Kuwait is in KW, which has a high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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National Bank of Kuwait is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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