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Oesterreichische Kontrollbank

Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG (OeKB) is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Vienna, Austria (AT). Established in 1946, OeKB plays a vital role in the Austrian economy, primarily focusing on export financing, investment guarantees, and capital market services. With a strong presence in Europe and beyond, the bank supports Austrian businesses in their international ventures. OeKB's core offerings include export credit guarantees, investment insurance, and comprehensive financial services tailored to the needs of exporters. Its unique position as a government-backed institution enhances its credibility and reliability in the market. Over the years, OeKB has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its status as a key player in the financial sector, particularly in export financing. With a commitment to fostering economic growth, OeKB continues to be an essential partner for Austrian enterprises navigating global markets.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Oesterreichische Kontrollbank'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.

54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Oesterreichische Kontrollbank's score of 54 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Oesterreichische Kontrollbank's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Oesterreichische Kontrollbank (OeKB) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 43,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 31,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a significant reduction from 2023, where Scope 1 emissions were about 18,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 54,000 kg CO2e. OeKB has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions by 45% for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, using 2010 as the baseline year. This commitment underscores the bank's dedication to mitigating its environmental impact and aligning with industry standards for climate action. The bank has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from sources such as employee commuting and purchased goods and services. However, their proactive approach in addressing Scope 1 and 2 emissions positions OeKB as a responsible entity in the financial sector, committed to sustainability and climate resilience.

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Scope 2
285,720
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Scope 3
192,660
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Oesterreichische Kontrollbank'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 Oesterreichische Kontrollbank is in AT, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Oesterreichische Kontrollbank 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
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