Banque Cantonale du Valais

Country
Switzerland
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Employees
492
Ticker
WKBN
Exchange
SIX SWISS EXCHANGE
Description
Walliser Kantonalbank is a regional cantonal bank located in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. As a key player in the cantonal banking sector, its primary function is to provide comprehensive banking...

Banque Cantonale du Valais's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Banque Cantonale du Valais 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).

Banque Cantonale du Valais has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into Banque Cantonale du Valais's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Banque Cantonale du Valais amounted to 269 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).

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Banque Cantonale du Valais decreased by 5.94%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

Banque Cantonale du Valais's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023085170255340tCO2e+1%-8%-8%-6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Banque Cantonale du Valais's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Banque Cantonale du Valais were 259 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Banque Cantonale du Valais reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Banque Cantonale du Valais's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 19.57%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Banque Cantonale du Valais's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.16%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are Banque Cantonale du Valais's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Banque Cantonale du Valais reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

Has Banque Cantonale du Valais reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Banque Cantonale du Valais's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 47.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Banque Cantonale du Valais's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Banque Cantonale du Valais 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

What methodology does Banque Cantonale du Valais use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Banque Cantonale du Valais reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

Banque Cantonale du Valais's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202307142128tCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Banque Cantonale du Valais's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Banque Cantonale du Valais reported 480 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2023 disclosure of Banque Cantonale du Valais includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain

Banque Cantonale du Valais's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202302505007501 ktCO2e-15%-24%+1%-13%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Banque Cantonale du Valais's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Banque Cantonale du Valais reported total Scope 3 emissions of 480 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

Has Banque Cantonale du Valais reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Banque Cantonale du Valais's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 42.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Banque Cantonale du Valais's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.73%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Banque Cantonale du Valais disclose?

In 2023, Banque Cantonale du Valais reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Banque Cantonale du Valais's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Banque Cantonale du Valais's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 60 tCOâ‚‚e (67.19%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 28.9 tCOâ‚‚e (32.36%)
  • Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 0.4 tCOâ‚‚e (0.45%)

Banque Cantonale du Valais's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(32.4%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(67.2%)

Insights into Banque Cantonale du Valais's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Banque Cantonale du Valais reported a total carbon footprint of 749 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.41% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to Banque Cantonale du Valais's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 64.09% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 34.58%.

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