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Berner Kantonalbank AG

Common Name
Berner Kantonalbank
Country
Switzerland
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Employees
1,009
Ticker
BEKN
Exchange
SIX Swiss Exchange
Description
Berner Kantonalbank AG is a prominent Swiss cantonal bank, founded in 1834 and headquartered in Bern, operating as a universal bank serving the canton of Bern and surrounding regions. Primarily owned ...

Berner Kantonalbank's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Berner Kantonalbank 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, Berner Kantonalbank 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
570a
601a
616a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
36a
44a
46a
Location-Based
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 3
505a
460a
490a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
0.9098a
0.9294a
1.2075a
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a. Berner Kantonalbank's Sustainability Report 2024

Insights into Berner Kantonalbank's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Berner Kantonalbank amounted to 606 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 Berner Kantonalbank decreased by 6.05%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Berner Kantonalbank's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240200400600800tCO2e-2%+11%+30%-2%-5%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Berner Kantonalbank's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Berner Kantonalbank were 570 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Berner Kantonalbank reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Berner Kantonalbank's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 31.03%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Berner Kantonalbank's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.16%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Berner Kantonalbank's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Berner Kantonalbank reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 36 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a

Has Berner Kantonalbank reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Berner Kantonalbank's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 32.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Berner Kantonalbank's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 18.18% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does Berner Kantonalbank use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Berner Kantonalbank reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a

Berner Kantonalbank's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024015304560tCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Berner Kantonalbank's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Berner Kantonalbank reported 505 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 Berner Kantonalbank 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

Berner Kantonalbank's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240150300450600tCO2e-9%-11%+5%-6%+10%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Berner Kantonalbank's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Berner Kantonalbank reported total Scope 3 emissions of 505 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Berner Kantonalbank reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Berner Kantonalbank's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 12.33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

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

Insights into Berner Kantonalbank’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Berner Kantonalbank reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 570 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 627 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.91 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Berner Kantonalbank's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

10505005,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)501005001,0002,000Revenues (Millions of USD)First Financial BancorpYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,812 tCO2eRevenue: $M 836Scope 1 Intensity: 2.17 tCO2e/$MBandhan BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,475Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MSpar Nord BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 194 tCO2eRevenue: $M 768Scope 1 Intensity: 0.25 tCO2e/$MTaichung Commercial BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 741 tCO2eRevenue: $M 570Scope 1 Intensity: 1.30 tCO2e/$MLiechtensteinische Landesbank AktiengesellschaftYear: 2024Scope 1: 106 tCO2eRevenue: $M 614Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MMoneta Money Bank, A.sYear: 2024Scope 1: 304 tCO2eRevenue: $M 532Scope 1 Intensity: 0.57 tCO2e/$MRingkjoebing LandbobankYear: 2024Scope 1: 70 tCO2eRevenue: $M 576Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MGlarner KantonalbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 46 tCO2eRevenue: $M 111Scope 1 Intensity: 0.41 tCO2e/$MBanque Cantonale VaudoiseYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,211 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,259Scope 1 Intensity: 0.96 tCO2e/$MBanque Cantonale du ValaisYear: 2023Scope 1: 259 tCO2eRevenue: $M 343Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$MBasler KantonalbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 286 tCO2eRevenue: $M 733Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MThurgauer KantonalbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 210 tCO2eRevenue: $M 477Scope 1 Intensity: 0.44 tCO2e/$MGraubuendner KantonalbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 187 tCO2eRevenue: $M 587Scope 1 Intensity: 0.32 tCO2e/$MLuzerner KantonalbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 476 tCO2eRevenue: $M 731Scope 1 Intensity: 0.65 tCO2e/$MBanque Cantonale de GeneveYear: 2023Scope 1: 282 tCO2eRevenue: $M 710Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MValiant HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,032 tCO2eRevenue: $M 612Scope 1 Intensity: 1.69 tCO2e/$MCembra Money BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 163 tCO2eRevenue: $M 608Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$MZuger KantonalbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 124 tCO2eRevenue: $M 357Scope 1 Intensity: 0.35 tCO2e/$MSt Galler KantonalbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 273 tCO2eRevenue: $M 638Scope 1 Intensity: 0.43 tCO2e/$MBerner KantonalbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 570 tCO2eRevenue: $M 627Scope 1 Intensity: 0.91 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Berner Kantonalbank reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.91 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.41, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Berner Kantonalbank rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Berner Kantonalbank ranked 16 out of 19 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Berner Kantonalbank among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Berner Kantonalbank's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Berner Kantonalbank reported a total carbon footprint of 1,111 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.54% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Berner Kantonalbank's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 51.31% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 45.45%.a

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