Nederlandse Waterschapsbank, often referred to as NWB Bank, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in the Netherlands. Established in 1954, the bank primarily serves the Dutch water authorities, providing essential funding for water management and infrastructure projects across the country. With a strong focus on sustainable development, NWB Bank plays a crucial role in financing initiatives that enhance water quality and flood protection. Operating mainly within the public sector, NWB Bank offers unique products such as green bonds and long-term loans tailored to the specific needs of water authorities. Its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility has positioned it as a leader in the niche market of public financing. Notably, NWB Bank has achieved a high credit rating, reflecting its robust financial health and reliability in the industry.
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In 2023, Nederlandse Waterschapsbank (NWB) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 60,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 29.58 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 0.8 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, while Scope 2 emissions were reported as zero. This marks a significant reduction from 2022, when total emissions were approximately 1,657,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 336,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 39 kg CO2e. NWB has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a loan portfolio that achieves net zero CO2e emissions by 2050. Additionally, they plan to have an energy-positive loan portfolio by 2035. These targets are part of their broader strategy to align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which includes commitments covering 47% of their total investment and lending by total assets as of 2022. The bank's long-term targets are consistent with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, reflecting their commitment to sustainable finance and climate action. NWB's emissions data and climate commitments are not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that they are independently reported.
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2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 336,000 | 00.00 |
Scope 2 | - | - |
Scope 3 | 39 | 0.0 |
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