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CBA's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, CBA 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).
CBA has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 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.  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.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | 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 CBA's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofCBA amounted to1,710,919.67metric 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 CBAincreased by 6.43%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
CBA's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CBA's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of CBA were 1,341,907.997 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has CBA reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, CBA's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 26.13%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2023), CBA's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.21%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are CBA's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, CBA reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,343.067 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 369,011.673 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has CBA reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, CBA's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that CBA's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), CBA's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 48.06% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab
What methodology does CBA use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, CBA reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
CBA's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into CBA's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, CBA reported 974,589.148 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 CBA includes a breakdown across 6of 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
CBA's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CBA's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, CBA reported total Scope 3 emissions of 974,589.148 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 81.37%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 18.63%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has CBA reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, CBA's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 34.59%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), CBA's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 27.19%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does CBA disclose?
In 2024, CBA reported emissions for 6 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 CBA's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to CBA's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 655,400 tCOâ‚‚e(67.26%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 181,500 tCOâ‚‚e(18.63%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 57,700 tCOâ‚‚e(5.92%)
CBA's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into CBA’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, CBA reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,341,907.997 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 1,323 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,014.26 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
CBA's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does CBA's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, CBA reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,014.26 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 486.57, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does CBA rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, CBA ranked 19 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
CBA is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into CBA's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, CBA reported a total carbon footprint of 2,685,508.818 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.84% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to CBA's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 49.97% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 36.29%.a