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Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul SA

Common Name
Banrisul
Country
Brazil
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Employees
9,394
Ticker
BRSR6
Exchange
B3
Description
Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S.A., commonly referred to as Banrisul, is a prominent Brazilian financial institution primarily serving the Rio Grande do Sul region. As a full-service bank, its ...

Banrisul's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Banrisul 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).

However, Banrisul has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
1,078.9a
734.3a
728.5a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
N/AN/AN/A
Location-Based
1,721.5a
1,352.4a
1,446.8a
Total Scope 3
4,883.1a
6,176.2a
7,684.9a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
0.7896a
0.4396a
0.5354a
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a. Banrisul's Sustainability Report 2024

Insights into Banrisul's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Banrisul amounted to 2,800.4 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 Banrisul increased by 34.2%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Banrisul's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202403006009001.2 ktCO2e+50%-24%+1%+47%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Banrisul's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Banrisul were 1,078.9 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Banrisul reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Banrisul's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 68.66%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Banrisul's Scope 1 emissions increased by 46.93%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Banrisul's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Banrisul reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,721.5 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Banrisul reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Banrisul's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 16.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Banrisul's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 27.29% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya

What methodology does Banrisul use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Banrisul reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a

Banrisul's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202401.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Banrisul's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Banrisul reported 4,883.1 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 Banrisul includes a breakdown across 0 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

Banrisul's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e+52%-20%-21%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Banrisul's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Banrisul reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,883.1 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Banrisul's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 20.94%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

Insights into Banrisul’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Banrisul reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,078.9 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,366 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.79 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Banrisul's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

520020,0001,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)AL SydbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 322 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,052Scope 1 Intensity: 0.31 tCO2e/$MBanca GeneraliYear: 2023Scope 1: 433 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,017Scope 1 Intensity: 0.43 tCO2e/$MYes BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,586 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,765Scope 1 Intensity: 2.60 tCO2e/$MRakuten BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,407,135 tCO2eRevenue: $M 605Scope 1 Intensity: 13,905.34 tCO2e/$MIndusind BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 20,425 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,128Scope 1 Intensity: 6.53 tCO2e/$MKomercni BankaYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,820 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,615Scope 1 Intensity: 1.13 tCO2e/$MChang Hwa Commercial BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,134 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,264Scope 1 Intensity: 1.69 tCO2e/$MBanca Popolare di SondrioYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,441 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,859Scope 1 Intensity: 1.85 tCO2e/$MFederal BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,111 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,685Scope 1 Intensity: 1.25 tCO2e/$MHong Leong BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 121 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,198Scope 1 Intensity: 0.10 tCO2e/$MShinkin Central BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,367 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,548Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MBanque Cantonale VaudoiseYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,211 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,259Scope 1 Intensity: 0.96 tCO2e/$MFinecoBank Banca FinecoYear: 2024Scope 1: 285 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,585Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MBasler KantonalbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 286 tCO2eRevenue: $M 733Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MClose Brothers GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,083 tCO2eRevenue: $M 916Scope 1 Intensity: 2.27 tCO2e/$MBTNYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,282 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,062Scope 1 Intensity: 6.85 tCO2e/$MDah Sing Financial HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 96 tCO2eRevenue: $M 799Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MBanco PanYear: 2024Scope 1: 9 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,796Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MBanco Santander BrasilYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,249 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,854Scope 1 Intensity: 0.80 tCO2e/$MBanco Do BrasilYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,333 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,945Scope 1 Intensity: 0.80 tCO2e/$MBanco BradescoYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,631 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,050Scope 1 Intensity: 1.15 tCO2e/$MNu HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 24 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,133Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MItau Unibanco HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,405 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,668Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$MBanco ABC BrasilYear: 2024Scope 1: 39 tCO2eRevenue: $M 396Scope 1 Intensity: 0.10 tCO2e/$MBanrisulYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,079 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,366Scope 1 Intensity: 0.79 tCO2e/$M

How does Banrisul's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Banrisul reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.79 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.84, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Banrisul rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Banrisul ranked 11 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Banrisul's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Banrisul reported a total carbon footprint of 7,683.5 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.01% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Banrisul's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 63.55% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 22.41%.a

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