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Shinhan Bank

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 finance, and wealth management. With a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, Shinhan Bank operates extensively across Asia and has expanded its footprint globally. The bank is renowned for its innovative financial products, such as digital banking solutions and tailored investment services, which cater to the diverse needs of its clientele. As a key member of the Shinhan Financial Group, Shinhan Bank has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its customer service excellence and sustainable banking practices. Its commitment to technological advancement and customer satisfaction solidifies its position as a trusted leader in the financial sector.

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45

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Shinhan Bank's score of 45 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Shinhan Bank's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Shinhan Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 55,986,848,000 kg CO2e, comprising 14,967,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 82,831,500 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 55,986,848,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting. In 2022, the bank's emissions were about 54,970,557,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 14,697,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 85,382,700 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 54,970,557,000 kg CO2e. The data indicates a slight increase in Scope 3 emissions from 2022 to 2023. For 2021, Shinhan Bank's total emissions were approximately 50,858,127,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 15,175,500 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 86,012,900 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 50,858,127,000 kg CO2e. The bank has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, Shinhan Bank's emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to address climate impact within the financial sector.

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11,615,500
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Scope 2
64,666,600
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Shinhan 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.

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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 Shinhan Bank is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Shinhan Bank is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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