Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd
Capitec Bank Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Capitec Bank Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Capitec Bank Holdings amounted to 30,636 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 Capitec Bank Holdings decreased by 6.12%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Capitec Bank Holdings were 2,571 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Capitec Bank Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 167.26%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 90.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Capitec Bank Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,065 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 28,065 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Capitec Bank Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 25.97%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 10.29% 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 Capitec Bank Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Capitec Bank Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and 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 2024, Capitec Bank Holdings reported 4,975 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 Capitec Bank Holdings includes a breakdown across 5 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
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 2024, Capitec Bank Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,975 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 2021, Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 26.08%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 3 emissions increased by 12.61%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Capitec Bank Holdings disclose?
In 2024, Capitec Bank Holdings 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 Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 2,501 tCO₂e (50.27%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 2,068 tCO₂e (41.57%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 406 tCO₂e (8.16%)
Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Capitec Bank Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Capitec Bank Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,571 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,878 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.37 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 2024, Capitec Bank Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.37 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.05 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Capitec Bank Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Capitec Bank Holdings ranked 19 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Capitec Bank Holdings is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Capitec Bank Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Capitec Bank Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 35,611 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.89% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Capitec Bank Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 78.81% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 13.97%. a