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BKS Bank AG

Common Name
BKS Bank
Country
Austria
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Employees
1,016
Ticker
BKS
Exchange
Wiener Börse
Website
www.bks.at
Description
BKS Bank AG is a financial institution operating primarily within the Central and Eastern European regions. It serves as a full-service bank, offering an array of services including retail banking, co...

BKS Bank's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, BKS Bank 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).

BKS Bank has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
321a
404a
N/A
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
161a
114a
N/A
Location-Based
675a
761a
N/A
Total Scope 3
4,861,659a
6,507,107a
N/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
0.8923a
1.2057a
N/A
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a. BKS Bank's Annual Report 2025

Insights into BKS Bank's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of BKS Bank amounted to 996 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of BKS Bank decreased by 14.51%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

BKS Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2022202420250150300450600tCO2e-8%-21%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are BKS Bank's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of BKS Bank were 321 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has BKS Bank reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, BKS Bank's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 26.54%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), BKS Bank's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 20.54%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are BKS Bank's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, BKS Bank reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 161 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 675 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has BKS Bank reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, BKS Bank's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 22.41%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), BKS Bank's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 11.3% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does BKS Bank use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, BKS Bank reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

BKS Bank's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20222024202502505007501 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into BKS Bank's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, BKS Bank reported 4,861,659 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 2025 disclosure of BKS Bank includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

BKS Bank's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20222024202502 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e+164%-25%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are BKS Bank's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, BKS Bank reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,861,659 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 0.03% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.97% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has BKS Bank reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2022, BKS Bank's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 97.26%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), BKS Bank's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 25.29%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does BKS Bank disclose?

In 2025, BKS Bank reported emissions for 5 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 BKS Bank's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to BKS Bank's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Investments (Cat. 15): 4,734,592 tCO₂e (97.39%)
  • Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 125,834 tCO₂e (2.59%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 1,068 tCO₂e (0.02%)

BKS Bank's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Downstream LeasedAssets (Cat. 13)(2.6%)Investments(Cat. 15)(97.4%)

Insights into BKS Bank’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, BKS Bank reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 321 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 360 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.89 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

BKS Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

0.52050020,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Oita BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 763 tCO2eRevenue: $M 463Scope 1 Intensity: 1.65 tCO2e/$MMiyazaki BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 599 tCO2eRevenue: $M 386Scope 1 Intensity: 1.55 tCO2e/$MSparebanken MoreYear: 2024Scope 1: 4 tCO2eRevenue: $M 212Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MDCB BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 454 tCO2eRevenue: $M 259Scope 1 Intensity: 1.75 tCO2e/$MSan Ju San Financial GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,269 tCO2eRevenue: $M 451Scope 1 Intensity: 2.81 tCO2e/$MFirst Bank of ToyamaYear: 2025Scope 1: 398 tCO2eRevenue: $M 307Scope 1 Intensity: 1.30 tCO2e/$MTSKBYear: 2025Scope 1: 715 tCO2eRevenue: $M 529Scope 1 Intensity: 1.35 tCO2e/$MCaisse Regionale De Credit Agricole Mutuel Toulouse 31Year: 2024Scope 1: 30 tCO2eRevenue: $M 276Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MToho BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,514 tCO2eRevenue: $M 398Scope 1 Intensity: 3.81 tCO2e/$MLaan & Spar BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 48 tCO2eRevenue: $M 229Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MThurgauer KantonalbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 210 tCO2eRevenue: $M 477Scope 1 Intensity: 0.44 tCO2e/$MAlandsbanken AbpYear: 2024Scope 1: 6 tCO2eRevenue: $M 225Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MO-BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 287 tCO2eRevenue: $M 306Scope 1 Intensity: 0.94 tCO2e/$MTomony HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 523 tCO2eRevenue: $M 573Scope 1 Intensity: 0.91 tCO2e/$MKarnataka BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 356 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,204Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$MSouth Indian BankYear: 2026Scope 1: 384 tCO2eRevenue: $M 583Scope 1 Intensity: 0.66 tCO2e/$MBanco ABC BrasilYear: 2024Scope 1: 39 tCO2eRevenue: $M 396Scope 1 Intensity: 0.10 tCO2e/$MBank Pan IndonesiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 270,110 tCO2eRevenue: $M 639Scope 1 Intensity: 422.54 tCO2e/$MNorion BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1 tCO2eRevenue: $M 333Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MVestjysk BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 123 tCO2eRevenue: $M 323Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$MOberbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,455 tCO2eRevenue: $M 960Scope 1 Intensity: 1.52 tCO2e/$MBAWAG GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 611 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,767Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MRaiffeisen Bank InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,375 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,246Scope 1 Intensity: 1.01 tCO2e/$MErste Group BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,803 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,337Scope 1 Intensity: 1.48 tCO2e/$MBTV Vier Laender BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,987 tCO2eRevenue: $M 570Scope 1 Intensity: 8.75 tCO2e/$MBKS BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 321 tCO2eRevenue: $M 360Scope 1 Intensity: 0.89 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, BKS Bank reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.89 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.94, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does BKS Bank rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, BKS Bank ranked 12 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into BKS Bank's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, BKS Bank reported a total carbon footprint of 4,862,655 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 25.29% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to BKS Bank's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.98% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.01%.a

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