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Bank Of East Asia

The Bank of East Asia (BEA), a prominent financial institution headquartered in Hong Kong, has been a cornerstone of the banking industry since its establishment in 1918. With a strong presence in major operational regions including Mainland China, the United Kingdom, and the United States, BEA offers a diverse range of services tailored to meet the needs of both personal and corporate clients. Specialising in retail banking, commercial banking, and wealth management, BEA distinguishes itself through innovative financial solutions and a commitment to customer service. Over the years, the bank has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its market position as one of Hong Kong's largest independent banks. With a focus on sustainable growth and digital transformation, the Bank of East Asia continues to adapt to the evolving financial landscape, ensuring it remains a trusted partner for its clients.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Bank Of East Asia'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.

47

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Bank Of East Asia's score of 47 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bank Of East Asia's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, the Bank of East Asia (BEA) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,237,000 kg CO2e globally, comprising 2,254,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 18,984,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In Hong Kong, the bank's emissions were about 11,088,000 kg CO2e, with 944,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 10,144,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. BEA has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 31% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 absolute emissions from a 2019 baseline by 2023. The bank is committed to further reductions, aiming for a 39% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, also against the 2019 baseline. Additionally, BEA has set an ambitious target to achieve net zero operational emissions by 2030, aligning its climate strategy with science-based pathways. This commitment reflects the bank's proactive approach to climate change and its dedication to sustainability within its operations.

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Scope 1
361,060
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Scope 2
13,947,210
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00,000,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bank Of East Asia'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Bank Of East Asia is in HK, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Bank Of East Asia is not participating in any 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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