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BNK Financial Group Inc

Common Name
BNK Financial Group
Country
South Korea
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Employees
7,833
Ticker
138930
Exchange
KOREA EXCHANGE
Description
BNK Financial Group Inc. is a diversified financial services institution based in South Korea, primarily engaged in banking and financial operations. Its primary function is to provide a comprehensive...

BNK Financial Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, BNK Financial Group 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).

BNK Financial Group 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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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Unspecified Calculation Method
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. BNK Financial Group's Sustainability Report 2024
a. BNK Financial Group's Sustainability Report 2024
b. BNK Financial Group's Sustainability Report 2023
b. BNK Financial Group's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into BNK Financial Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofBNK Financial Group amounted to28,406.686metric 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 BNK Financial Groupdecreased by 3.2%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

BNK Financial Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202401.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e+18%-16%-13%-25%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are BNK Financial Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of BNK Financial Group were 2,380.048 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has BNK Financial Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, BNK Financial Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 35.18%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), BNK Financial Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 24.97%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are BNK Financial Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, BNK Financial Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 26,026 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 26,026.638 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has BNK Financial Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

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

What methodology does BNK Financial Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, BNK Financial Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

BNK Financial Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202407 k14 k21 k28 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into BNK Financial Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, BNK Financial Group reported 27,079,790 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of BNK Financial Group includes a breakdown across 7of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 4 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

BNK Financial Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202407 M14 M21 M28 MtCO2e+5799399%+11%+8%-2%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are BNK Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, BNK Financial Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 27,079,790 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 BNK Financial Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, BNK Financial Group's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 6,786,814.79%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

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

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does BNK Financial Group disclose?

In 2024, BNK Financial Group 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 BNK Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to BNK Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Investments (Cat. 15): 27,072,112 tCOâ‚‚e(99.97%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 4,148 tCOâ‚‚e(0.02%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 2,586 tCOâ‚‚e(0.01%)

BNK Financial Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Investments(Cat. 15)(100.0%)

Insights into BNK Financial Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, BNK Financial Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,380.048 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,630 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.91 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

BNK Financial Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202001,00010,00050,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)IITCIIiM Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,648 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,578Scope 1 Intensity: 1.68 tCO2e/$MHana Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,433 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,120Scope 1 Intensity: 0.82 tCO2e/$MJB Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,985 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,635Scope 1 Intensity: 2.44 tCO2e/$MKakaoBankYear: 2024Scope 1: 59 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,039Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MWoori Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,690 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,602Scope 1 Intensity: 1.48 tCO2e/$MIIIndustrial Bank of KoreaYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,242 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,767Scope 1 Intensity: 0.80 tCO2e/$MBank of GuiyangYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,438 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,124Scope 1 Intensity: 0.68 tCO2e/$MKB Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,510 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,701Scope 1 Intensity: 1.64 tCO2e/$MKyushu Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,656 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,232Scope 1 Intensity: 1.34 tCO2e/$MYapi ve Kredi BankasiYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,421 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,242Scope 1 Intensity: 3.87 tCO2e/$MDNB BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 67 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,456Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MSinopac Financial HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,439 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,941Scope 1 Intensity: 0.74 tCO2e/$MBank of ChangshaYear: 2024Scope 1: 876 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,553Scope 1 Intensity: 0.25 tCO2e/$MHokuhoku Financial GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,689 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,229Scope 1 Intensity: 3.00 tCO2e/$MFlagstar BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,767 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,584Scope 1 Intensity: 1.46 tCO2e/$MBank of Ireland GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,537 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,643Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$MTTTS Financial HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,932 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,644Scope 1 Intensity: 0.73 tCO2e/$MHancock WhitneyYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,338 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,367Scope 1 Intensity: 0.98 tCO2e/$MShinhan Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,575 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,972Scope 1 Intensity: 1.13 tCO2e/$MSBI Shinsei BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 698 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,992Scope 1 Intensity: 0.35 tCO2e/$MUCO BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 890 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,643Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$MBanco BPMYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,813 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,771Scope 1 Intensity: 2.91 tCO2e/$MCCChina Bohai BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,900 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,757Scope 1 Intensity: 0.51 tCO2e/$MKasikornbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,062 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,092Scope 1 Intensity: 2.47 tCO2e/$MBNK Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,380 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,630Scope 1 Intensity: 0.91 tCO2e/$M

How does BNK Financial Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, BNK Financial Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.91 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.9, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does BNK Financial Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, BNK Financial Group ranked 13 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into BNK Financial Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, BNK Financial Group reported a total carbon footprint of 27,108,196.686 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.5% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to BNK Financial Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.9% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.1%.a

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