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Banque Cantonale Vaudoise

Country
Switzerland
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Employees
2,103
Ticker
BCVN
Exchange
SIX SWISS EXCHANGE
Website
www.bcv.ch
Description
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise is the cantonal bank of the Swiss Canton of Vaud, headquartered in Lausanne, and serves as the region's largest bank by balance sheet total. Established in 1845, it operates ...

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise 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 Vaudoise has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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a. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Sustainability Report 2024

Insights into Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Banque Cantonale Vaudoise amounted to 1,351 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 Banque Cantonale Vaudoise increased by 4.24%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202404509001.35 k1.8 ktCO2e-14%-12%-16%+6%+5%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Banque Cantonale Vaudoise were 1,211 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Banque Cantonale Vaudoise reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 29.43%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.67%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 140 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a

Has Banque Cantonale Vaudoise reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 50.7%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Banque Cantonale Vaudoise use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024075150225300tCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise reported 4,331,340 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 Banque Cantonale Vaudoise includes a breakdown across 7 of 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

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e-14%-15%+98415%+17%+15%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,331,340 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 0.07% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.93% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Banque Cantonale Vaudoise reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 97,430.74%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Scope 3 emissions increased by 15.02%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Banque Cantonale Vaudoise disclose?

In 2024, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise reported emissions for 7 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 Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Investments (Cat. 15): 4,328,238 tCO₂e (99.93%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 1,590 tCO₂e (0.04%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 540 tCO₂e (0.01%)

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Investments(Cat. 15)(99.9%)

Insights into Banque Cantonale Vaudoise’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,211 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,259 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.96 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

201001,0005,00050,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502002,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Cembra Money BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 163 tCO2eRevenue: $M 608Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$MLuzerner KantonalbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 476 tCO2eRevenue: $M 778Scope 1 Intensity: 0.61 tCO2e/$MEFG InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 556 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,655Scope 1 Intensity: 0.34 tCO2e/$MZuger KantonalbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 124 tCO2eRevenue: $M 358Scope 1 Intensity: 0.35 tCO2e/$MVontobel HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 308 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,567Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MCompagnie Financiere TraditionYear: 2023Scope 1: 367 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,168Scope 1 Intensity: 0.31 tCO2e/$MPartners Group HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 467 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,229Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MSwiss Life HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,842 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,936Scope 1 Intensity: 0.37 tCO2e/$MSwiss ReYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,728 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,033Scope 1 Intensity: 0.25 tCO2e/$MBasler KantonalbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 286 tCO2eRevenue: $M 728Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MJulius Baer GruppeYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,044 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,303Scope 1 Intensity: 0.48 tCO2e/$MBanque Cantonale du ValaisYear: 2023Scope 1: 259 tCO2eRevenue: $M 343Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$MBerner KantonalbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 570 tCO2eRevenue: $M 621Scope 1 Intensity: 0.92 tCO2e/$MValiant HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,032 tCO2eRevenue: $M 612Scope 1 Intensity: 1.69 tCO2e/$MGraubuendner KantonalbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 187 tCO2eRevenue: $M 564Scope 1 Intensity: 0.33 tCO2e/$MUBS GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,168 tCO2eRevenue: $M 36,563Scope 1 Intensity: 0.50 tCO2e/$MSt Galler KantonalbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 273 tCO2eRevenue: $M 619Scope 1 Intensity: 0.44 tCO2e/$MVaudoise Assurances HoldingYear: 2023Scope 1: 527 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,784Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$MBanque Cantonale de GeneveYear: 2023Scope 1: 282 tCO2eRevenue: $M 712Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MHelvetia Baloise HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,631 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,396Scope 1 Intensity: 0.70 tCO2e/$MGlarner KantonalbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 46 tCO2eRevenue: $M 106Scope 1 Intensity: 0.43 tCO2e/$MThurgauer KantonalbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 210 tCO2eRevenue: $M 477Scope 1 Intensity: 0.44 tCO2e/$MBanque Cantonale VaudoiseYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,211 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,259Scope 1 Intensity: 0.96 tCO2e/$M

How does Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.96 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.39, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Banque Cantonale Vaudoise rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise ranked 22 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Banque Cantonale Vaudoise among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise reported a total carbon footprint of 4,332,691 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 15.02% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.97% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.03%.a

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