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Financial Intermediation
CH
updated 2 months ago

Blkb Sustainability Profile

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Blkb, officially known as Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Liestal, Switzerland (CH). Established in 1850, Blkb has evolved into a key player in the Swiss banking sector, primarily serving the Basel-Landschaft region and beyond. The bank offers a comprehensive range of services, including retail banking, corporate financing, and wealth management, distinguished by its commitment to customer-centric solutions and innovative digital banking platforms. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and community engagement, Blkb has garnered a reputation for its responsible banking practices. The institution has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its robust financial performance and customer satisfaction. As a trusted partner in the financial landscape, Blkb continues to uphold its legacy while adapting to the evolving needs of its clientele.

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52

Industry Average

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32

Industry Benchmark

Blkb's score of 52 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Blkb's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Blkb reported total carbon emissions of approximately 470,000 kg CO2e, comprising 65,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 117,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 298,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 547,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 170,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 114,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 263,000 kg CO2e. Blkb's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and they have not set specific reduction targets through initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The bank's climate commitments and reduction initiatives are currently unspecified, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. Overall, Blkb's emissions reflect a commitment to monitoring and reporting their carbon footprint, with a notable reduction in total emissions from the previous year.

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Scope 1
272
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Scope 2
297
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Scope 3
418
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000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Blkb's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Blkb's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Blkb's Location?

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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 Blkb is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Blkb'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.

Blkb has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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

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