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Banco do Brasil SA

Common Name
Banco do Brasil
Country
Brazil
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Employees
87,101
Ticker
BBAS3
Exchange
B3 S.A.
Description
Banco do Brasil S.A. is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Brasília, Brazil. As a mixed-ownership company, it combines elements of public and private ownership, with significant govern...

Banco do Brasil's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Banco do Brasil 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).

Banco do Brasil has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Banco do Brasil's GHG Emissions Inventory 2024
a. Banco do Brasil's GHG Emissions Inventory 2024
b. Banco do Brasil's GHG Emissions Inventory 2023
b. Banco do Brasil's GHG Emissions Inventory 2023

Insights into Banco do Brasil's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofBanco do Brasil amounted to48,062.307metric 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 Banco do Brasilincreased by 25.8%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Banco do Brasil's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202407 k14 k21 k28 ktCO2e+13%-26%+25%-28%-1%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Banco do Brasil's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Banco do Brasil were 18,333.202 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Banco do Brasil reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Banco do Brasil's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 24.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Banco do Brasil's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Banco do Brasil's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a

What are Banco do Brasil's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Banco do Brasil reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 29,729.105 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Banco do Brasil reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Banco do Brasil's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 30.62%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Banco do Brasil's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 50.83% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya

What methodology does Banco do Brasil use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Banco do Brasil reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Banco do Brasil's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Banco do Brasil's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Banco do Brasil reported 42,517.964 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Banco do Brasil includes a breakdown across 6of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Banco do Brasil's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e-21%-2%-2%+7%-4%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Banco do Brasil's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Banco do Brasil reported total Scope 3 emissions of 42,517.964 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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

Has Banco do Brasil reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Banco do Brasil's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 22.04%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Banco do Brasil's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Banco do Brasil's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Banco do Brasil disclose?

In 2024, Banco do Brasil reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Banco do Brasil's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Banco do Brasil's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 12,675.734 tCOâ‚‚e(29.81%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 10,059.193 tCOâ‚‚e(23.66%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 9,349.242 tCOâ‚‚e(21.99%)

Banco do Brasil's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(23.7%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(22.0%)Waste Generated inOperations (Cat. 5)(29.8%)

Insights into Banco do Brasil’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Banco do Brasil reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,333.202 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 22,945 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.8 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Banco do Brasil's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5501,00010,000100,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)BSRaiffeisen Bank InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,375 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,246Scope 1 Intensity: 1.01 tCO2e/$MBank of ShanghaiYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,240Scope 1 Intensity: 0.41 tCO2e/$MBBBank of HangzhouYear: 2024Scope 1: 174 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,201Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MCIMB Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,327 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,973Scope 1 Intensity: 0.87 tCO2e/$MCanara BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 17,263 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,318Scope 1 Intensity: 2.08 tCO2e/$MIsrael Discount BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,340 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,371Scope 1 Intensity: 0.31 tCO2e/$MHana Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,433 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,120Scope 1 Intensity: 0.82 tCO2e/$MUnion Bank of IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 11,166 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,945Scope 1 Intensity: 1.61 tCO2e/$MBangkok BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,008 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,475Scope 1 Intensity: 2.19 tCO2e/$MNu HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 24 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,133Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MSSSumitomo Mitsui Trust GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,472 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,547Scope 1 Intensity: 0.52 tCO2e/$MKeyCorpYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,236 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,393Scope 1 Intensity: 2.10 tCO2e/$MBank of BarodaYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,807 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,154Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MPunjab National BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 10,621 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,994Scope 1 Intensity: 1.52 tCO2e/$MBank of BeijingYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,965 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,543Scope 1 Intensity: 0.63 tCO2e/$MBank of NanjingYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,645 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,764Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MBanco BradescoYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,631 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,050Scope 1 Intensity: 1.15 tCO2e/$MResona HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,321 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,081Scope 1 Intensity: 0.85 tCO2e/$MBanco Santander BrasilYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,249 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,854Scope 1 Intensity: 0.80 tCO2e/$MBanco PanYear: 2024Scope 1: 9 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,796Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MChina Zheshang BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,464 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,016Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$MSociete GeneraleYear: 2024Scope 1: 42,867 tCO2eRevenue: $M 54,642Scope 1 Intensity: 0.78 tCO2e/$MItau Unibanco HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,405 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,668Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$MBanrisulYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,079 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,366Scope 1 Intensity: 0.79 tCO2e/$MBanco ABC BrasilYear: 2024Scope 1: 39 tCO2eRevenue: $M 396Scope 1 Intensity: 0.10 tCO2e/$MBanco do BrasilYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,333 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,945Scope 1 Intensity: 0.80 tCO2e/$M

How does Banco do Brasil's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Banco do Brasil reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.8 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.78, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Banco do Brasil rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Banco do Brasil ranked 16 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Banco do Brasil is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Banco do Brasil's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Banco do Brasil reported a total carbon footprint of 90,580.271 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.08% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Banco do Brasil's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 46.94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 32.82%.a

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