O Bank, officially known as O Bank Co., Ltd., is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Taiwan (TW). Established in 2016, the bank has rapidly positioned itself within the digital banking sector, focusing on innovative financial solutions tailored for a tech-savvy clientele. With a strong operational presence across major urban centres in Taiwan, O Bank offers a range of services including personal banking, wealth management, and digital payment solutions. What sets O Bank apart is its commitment to leveraging technology to enhance customer experience, providing seamless online banking services that cater to the evolving needs of consumers. The bank has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its user-friendly mobile app and robust security features. As a leader in the digital banking landscape, O Bank continues to redefine traditional banking practices, making it a key player in Taiwan's financial services industry.
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In 2023, O Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,878,580 kg CO2e, comprising 287,070 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,471,590 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,838,580 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, covering all three scopes of emissions. In previous years, O Bank's emissions have shown fluctuations. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 4,300,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 264,760 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,760,600 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 2,791,960 kg CO2e. The bank's emissions in 2021 were similar, with total emissions also around 3,463,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, O Bank has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. Their commitment to addressing climate change remains evident, but further details on actionable reduction strategies or pledges are currently unavailable. The bank's emissions intensity, measured as carbon emissions per unit of revenue, has been reported, indicating a focus on sustainable growth alongside emissions management.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,096,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000.0 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 19,896,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000.0 | 0,000,000.0 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000.0 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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O Bank is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.