In 2026, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 1,411a | 1,039a | 2,571a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | N/A | N/A | 28,065c | |
Location-Based | N/A | 36,968b | 28,065b | |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 34,461a | N/A | N/A | |
Total Scope 3 | 20,999a | 5,328a | 4,975a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0.4318a | 0.4411a | 1.3687a |
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In 2026, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Capitec Bank Holdings amounted to 35,872 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 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Capitec Bank Holdings decreased by 5.62%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
In 2026, the total Scope 1 emissions of Capitec Bank Holdings were 1,411 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2020, Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 243.31%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2025), Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 35.8%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
In 2026, Capitec Bank Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 34,461 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
In 2026, Capitec Bank Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
In 2026, Capitec Bank Holdings reported 20,999 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 2026 disclosure of Capitec Bank Holdings includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 3 in 2025, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
In 2026, Capitec Bank Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 20,999 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
Since 2020, Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 271.4%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2025), Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 3 emissions increased by 294.13%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
In 2026, Capitec Bank Holdings reported emissions for 4 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.
In 2026, the largest contributors to Capitec Bank Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2026, Capitec Bank Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,411 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,268 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.43 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2026, Capitec Bank Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.43 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.82, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2026, Capitec Bank Holdings ranked 8 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
In 2026, Capitec Bank Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 56,871 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 31.24% increase compared to 2025, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Capitec Bank Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 60.6% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 36.92%.a