Public Bank Group, officially known as Public Bank Berhad, is a leading financial institution headquartered in Malaysia. Established in 1966, the bank has grown to become a prominent player in the financial intermediation services sector, excluding insurance and pension funding. With a strong presence across Southeast Asia, Public Bank Group offers a diverse range of services, including personal and commercial banking, investment banking, and treasury operations.
Renowned for its customer-centric approach, Public Bank Group has consistently achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its financial stability and profitability. The bank's core products, such as retail loans and deposit accounts, are distinguished by competitive rates and exceptional service quality. As a testament to its market position, Public Bank Group has received numerous awards, solidifying its reputation as a trusted financial partner in the region.
+33 vs industry average
Public Bank Group’s score of 68 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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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 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Public Bank Group's reported carbon emissions
Public Bank Group, headquartered in Malaysia and operating in financial intermediation services, is committed to climate action, aiming for carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 and Net Zero Carbon by 2050. The organisation has also set a target to achieve at least a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030. Furthermore, Public Bank Group is working towards a Net Zero Carbon 2050 target for its total Scope 3 emissions. For the reporting year 2025, Public Bank Group reported total emissions of approximately 100.7 billion kg CO2e. This comprised of Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 3.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 64.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 33.1 million kg CO2e. In 2024, total emissions were approximately 104.2 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 4.0 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 66.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 33.6 million kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of approximately 93.1 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2.9 million
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Public Bank Group’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2050
The Public Bank Group continues to disclose its Scope 3 emis…
The Public Bank Group continues to disclose its Scope 3 emissions Categories 6 (Business Travel) and 7 (Employee Commuting). In line with it…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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