Belfius
Belfius Bank and Insurance, headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, is a prominent player in the financial services industry. Founded in 2011, the company emerged from the restructuring of Dexia and has since established itself as a key provider of banking and insurance solutions across Belgium. Belfius offers a diverse range of products, including retail banking, corporate banking, and insurance services, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative digital solutions. The bank has achieved significant milestones, including a strong market position as one of Belgium's leading financial institutions, recognised for its commitment to sustainability and community support. With a focus on enhancing customer experience, Belfius continues to adapt to the evolving financial landscape, making it a trusted choice for individuals and businesses alike.
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Belfius's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Belfius reported total carbon emissions of approximately 165,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 161,914,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1,873,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 1,545,000 kg CO2e. In comparison, 2023 emissions were about 174,620,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, 2,137,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, and 1,685,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Belfius has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 25% reduction in its carbon footprint from its own operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment includes a 20% reduction target for its overall operational carbon footprint, which encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, excluding financed emissions. Additionally, Belfius is focused on achieving a 50% reduction in average company vehicle emissions by 2025. The bank is also committed to using 100% certified green electricity in all its owned buildings by the end of 2025. Furthermore, Belfius has pledged to phase out financial support for thermal coal activities by 2030, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable practices and carbon neutrality for its own activities.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,620,300 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,867,300 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,649,300 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Belfius 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.
