KeyBank, officially known as KeyCorp, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in the United States, with a significant presence in the Midwest and Northeast regions. Founded in 1849, KeyBank has evolved into a leading player in the banking industry, offering a diverse range of services including personal banking, business banking, investment management, and mortgage solutions. KeyBank distinguishes itself through its commitment to customer service and innovative financial products tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals and businesses. With a strong focus on community engagement and sustainable practices, the bank has garnered recognition for its efforts in corporate responsibility. As a member of the S&P 500, KeyBank continues to solidify its market position, consistently ranking among the top banks in the nation for customer satisfaction and financial performance.
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In 2024, KeyBank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 91,039,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 2 emissions (about 26,266,000 kg CO2e) and Scope 3 emissions (approximately 57,652,000 kg CO2e). The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 94,935,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction. In 2022, emissions peaked at approximately 116,359,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 11,424,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 28,930,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 76,005,000 kg CO2e. KeyBank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2016 baseline. They are also committed to achieving carbon neutrality for their Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of 2030. Long-term goals include an 80% reduction in these emissions by 2050. As of 2023, KeyBank reported being 77% of the way towards their 2030 reduction target. These commitments reflect KeyBank's proactive approach to addressing climate change and align with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 77,029,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 48,239,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 14,027,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Keybank's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and increased by approximately 311% since 2011, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 60% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 36% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Keybank 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.
