BNP Paribas SA
BNP Paribas's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, BNP Paribas 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).
BNP Paribas has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into BNP Paribas's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of BNP Paribas amounted to 152,923 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 BNP Paribas decreased by 6.02%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
BNP Paribas's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are BNP Paribas's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of BNP Paribas were 23,587 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has BNP Paribas reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, BNP Paribas's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 62.05%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), BNP Paribas's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.27%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are BNP Paribas's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, BNP Paribas reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 58,093 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 129,336 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has BNP Paribas reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, BNP Paribas's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 55.23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), BNP Paribas's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that BNP Paribas 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does BNP Paribas use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, BNP Paribas reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
BNP Paribas's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into BNP Paribas's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, BNP Paribas reported 104,265,939 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 BNP Paribas includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 1 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
BNP Paribas's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are BNP Paribas's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, BNP Paribas reported total Scope 3 emissions of 104,265,939 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 0.11% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.89% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), BNP Paribas's Scope 3 emissions increased by 84,946.32%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does BNP Paribas disclose?
In 2024, BNP Paribas reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of BNP Paribas's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to BNP Paribas's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 104,155,188 tCO₂e (99.89%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 110,751 tCO₂e (0.11%)
BNP Paribas's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into BNP Paribas’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, BNP Paribas reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 23,587 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 68,547 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.34 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
BNP Paribas's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does BNP Paribas's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, BNP Paribas reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.34 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.01 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does BNP Paribas rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, BNP Paribas ranked 7 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
BNP Paribas is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into BNP Paribas's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, BNP Paribas reported a total carbon footprint of 104,418,862 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 36,496.72% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to BNP Paribas's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.85% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.12%. a