Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd
Capitec Bank Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Capitec Bank Holdings 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).
Capitec Bank Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Capitec Bank Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Capitec Bank Holdings amounted to 38,007 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 Capitec Bank Holdings increased by 24.06%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Capitec Bank Holdings were 1,039 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Capitec Bank Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 152.8%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 59.59%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Capitec Bank Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 36,968 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Capitec Bank Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 14.48%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 31.72% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Capitec Bank Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Capitec Bank Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Capitec Bank Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Capitec Bank Holdings reported 5,328 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 Capitec Bank Holdings includes a breakdown across 3 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
Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Capitec Bank Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,328 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Capitec Bank Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Capitec Bank Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Capitec Bank Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Capitec Bank Holdings disclose?
In 2025, Capitec Bank Holdings reported emissions for 3 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 Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 2,453 tCO₂e (46.04%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 2,217 tCO₂e (41.61%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 658 tCO₂e (12.35%)
Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Capitec Bank Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Capitec Bank Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,039 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,355 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.44 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Capitec Bank Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Capitec Bank Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.05, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Capitec Bank Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Capitec Bank Holdings ranked 5 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Capitec Bank Holdings among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Capitec Bank Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Capitec Bank Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 43,335 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 21.69% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Capitec Bank Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 85.31% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 12.29%.a