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Columbia Banking System Inc
Columbia Banking System's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Columbia Banking System 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).
However, Columbia Banking System has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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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.  b | 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.  b | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Columbia Banking System's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofColumbia Banking System amounted to13,350metric 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 Columbia Banking Systemdecreased by 12.66%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Columbia Banking System's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Columbia Banking System's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Columbia Banking System were 4,978 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Columbia Banking System reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Columbia Banking System's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Columbia Banking System's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Columbia Banking System's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.68%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Columbia Banking System's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Columbia Banking System reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,372 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Columbia Banking System reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Columbia Banking System's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 32.57%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Columbia Banking System's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 13.8% 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 Columbia Banking System use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Columbia Banking System reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
Columbia Banking System's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Columbia Banking System's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Columbia Banking System reported 5,775 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 Columbia Banking System includes a breakdown across 0of 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
Columbia Banking System's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Columbia Banking System's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Columbia Banking System reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,775 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Columbia Banking System reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Columbia Banking System's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 64.25%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Columbia Banking System's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 18.43%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ab
Insights into Columbia Banking System’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Columbia Banking System reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,978 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 1,929 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.58 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Columbia Banking System's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Columbia Banking System's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Columbia Banking System reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.58 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.25, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Columbia Banking System rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Columbia Banking System ranked 24 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places Columbia Banking System among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Columbia Banking System's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Columbia Banking System reported a total carbon footprint of 19,125 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.49% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Columbia Banking System's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 43.78% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 30.2%.a