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Saudi Awwal Bank Sustainability Profile

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Saudi Awwal Bank, commonly referred to as SAB, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Saudi Arabia. Established in 1979, the bank has grown to become a key player in the Saudi banking sector, offering a wide range of services across retail, corporate, and investment banking. With a strong presence in major operational regions throughout the Kingdom, SAB is committed to delivering innovative financial solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of its customers. The bank's core products include personal banking services, corporate financing, and wealth management, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and advanced digital banking capabilities. Recognised for its robust financial performance and commitment to excellence, Saudi Awwal Bank continues to solidify its market position as a trusted partner in the financial landscape of Saudi Arabia.

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41

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Saudi Awwal Bank's score of 41 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Saudi Awwal Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Saudi Awwal Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 587,522,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 15,683,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (598,000 kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (15,065,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, resulting from purchased electricity, accounted for approximately 39,248,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which totalled around 532,590,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from capital goods (122,922,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (395,157,000 kg CO2e). In comparison, the bank's total emissions in 2022 were about 533,189,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 4,815,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 36,303,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 492,071,000 kg CO2e. Saudi Awwal Bank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero emissions across all business operations by 2040. Additionally, the bank plans to measure the carbon footprint of its portfolio to achieve Net Zero by 2060 or sooner. These long-term targets reflect the bank's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint.

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202120222023
Scope 1
384,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
21,200,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
123,732,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Saudi Awwal Bank's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Saudi Awwal Bank'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.

How Carbon Intensive is Saudi Awwal Bank's Location?

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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 Saudi Awwal Bank is in SA, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Saudi Awwal Bank's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Saudi Awwal Bank's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 8% last year and increased by approximately 330% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 74% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
74%
Capital Goods
23%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Business Travel
<1%

Saudi Awwal Bank's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Saudi Awwal Bank has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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