Ditchcarbon
  • Contact
  1. Organizations
  2. Shinhan Bank
Public Profile
Financial Intermediation
KR
updated 2 months ago

Shinhan Bank Sustainability Profile

Company website

Shinhan Bank, officially known as Shinhan Bank Co., Ltd., is a leading financial institution headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (KR). Established in 1897, it has evolved into a prominent player in the banking industry, offering a wide range of services including retail banking, corporate banking, and wealth management. With a strong presence in major operational regions across Asia and beyond, Shinhan Bank is recognised for its innovative financial solutions and customer-centric approach. The bank's core products, such as personal loans, savings accounts, and investment services, are designed to meet diverse client needs, setting it apart in a competitive market. Notably, Shinhan Bank has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the first Korean banks to expand internationally, solidifying its market position as a trusted financial partner.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Shinhan Bank'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.

63

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Shinhan Bank's score of 63 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

78%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Shinhan Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Shinhan Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14967000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 54790000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, amounting to approximately 55986848000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Shinhan Bank has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 46% reduction in its Scope 1 emissions by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. Additionally, the bank plans to achieve an 88% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2040, also relative to 2019. The bank has committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2044, utilising a Paris Agreement-aligned scientific tool from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to guide its efforts. The bank's emissions data is sourced from Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd., ensuring a robust framework for accountability and transparency in its climate commitments. Shinhan Bank's initiatives reflect a proactive stance in addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and expectations for financial institutions.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

20192020202120222023
Scope 1
14,086,500
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
76,108,400
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
20,891,700
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Shinhan Bank's Industry?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Shinhan Bank's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Shinhan Bank's Location?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 Shinhan Bank is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Shinhan Bank's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Shinhan Bank's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and increased significantly since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 100% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Investments
100%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Purchased Goods and Services
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Shinhan 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.

Shinhan Bank has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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
Reduction Actions

Compare Shinhan Bank's Emissions with Industry Peers

Ant Group Co., Ltd.

CN
•
Computer and related services (72)
Updated 14 days ago

Cathay United Bank Co., Ltd.

TW
•
Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65)
Updated 2 months ago

Hana Capital Co., Ltd.

KR
•
Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65)
Updated about 1 month ago

Goldman Sachs

US
•
Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65)
Updated 14 days ago

Security Bank Corporation

PH
•
Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65)
Updated 1 day ago

KB Capital Co., Ltd.

KR
•
Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65)
Updated 2 months ago

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Shinhan Bank's sustainability data and climate commitments

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v251114.2
[email protected]+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
UL Solutions verification badge
CDP logo
Gartner Cool Vendor 2025 badge
AWS Marketplace logo
ProductPortalScope 3 Tool FunctionalityDataIntegrationsPricing
CustomersHaleonGrant ThorntonHikmaRead all stories
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesCalculation MethodologyDocumentationBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust CentreChangelog
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy