In 2024, Agricultural Bank of China completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Agricultural Bank of China has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 165,275.9a | 212,583.03b |
Total Scope 2 | ||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 1,973,634.02a | 1,998,863.4b |
Total Scope 3 | 4,049.06a | N/A |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 1.6977a | 2.175b |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Agricultural Bank of China amounted to 2,138,909.92 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Agricultural Bank of China decreased by 3.28%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Agricultural Bank of China were 165,275.9 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Agricultural Bank of China's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 22.25%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
In 2024, Agricultural Bank of China reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,973,634.02 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Agricultural Bank of China's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Agricultural Bank of China's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
In 2024, Agricultural Bank of China reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
In 2024, Agricultural Bank of China reported 4,049.06 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Agricultural Bank of China includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
In 2024, Agricultural Bank of China reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,049.06 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
In 2024, Agricultural Bank of China reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
In 2024, the largest contributors to Agricultural Bank of China's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2024, Agricultural Bank of China reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 165,275.9 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 97,353 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.7 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, Agricultural Bank of China reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.7 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.56, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, Agricultural Bank of China ranked 26 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Agricultural Bank of China among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
In 2024, Agricultural Bank of China reported a total carbon footprint of 2,142,958.98 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.1% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Agricultural Bank of China's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 92.1% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 7.71%.a