Walliser Kantonalbank, also known as WKB, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in the picturesque region of Valais, Switzerland (CH). Established in 1910, the bank has a rich history of serving local communities and has evolved into a key player in the Swiss banking sector. With a strong focus on retail banking, corporate finance, and wealth management, WKB offers a range of unique products and services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The bank is particularly renowned for its commitment to sustainable finance and local economic development, positioning itself as a trusted partner for individuals and businesses alike. With a solid market presence in Valais and beyond, Walliser Kantonalbank continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a reliable and innovative financial institution in Switzerland.
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In 2021, Walliser Kantonalbank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 300,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 26,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 544,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a notable decrease in Scope 3 emissions from 713,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 834,000 kg CO2e in 2019. The bank's Scope 1 emissions also saw a reduction from 326,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 300,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Despite these reductions, Walliser Kantonalbank has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The bank's emissions data reflects a commitment to transparency in reporting, but further details on strategic climate commitments or future reduction goals are not available.
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Get Started2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
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Scope 1 | 322,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 19,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 3 | 834,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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Walliser Kantonalbank is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.