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Commerzbank AG

Common Name
Commerzbank
Country
Germany
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Employees
39,787
Ticker
CBK
Exchange
XETRA
Description
Commerzbank AG is a major German financial institution that provides a wide array of banking services. Established in 1870 and headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Commerzbank plays a crucial role in t...

Commerzbank's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Commerzbank 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).

Commerzbank has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Commerzbank’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Commerzbank's Annual Report 2024
a. Commerzbank's Annual Report 2024
b. Commerzbank's Annual Report 2023
b. Commerzbank's Annual Report 2023
c. Commerzbank's Sustainability Report 2022
c. Commerzbank's Sustainability Report 2022
d. Commerzbank's GRI Report 2021
d. Commerzbank's GRI Report 2021

Insights into Commerzbank's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofCommerzbank amounted to427,928metric 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 Commerzbankincreased by 457.31%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab

Commerzbank's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024090 k180 k270 k360 ktCO2e-23%-41%+30%-19%+1920%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Commerzbank's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Commerzbank were 351,909 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Commerzbank reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Commerzbank's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 851.08%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad

Compared to the previous year(2023), Commerzbank's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1,920.38%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab

What are Commerzbank's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Commerzbank reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,514 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 76,019 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Commerzbank reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Commerzbank's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 22.65%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ad

Compared to the previous year(2023), Commerzbank's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 28.05% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab

What methodology does Commerzbank use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Commerzbank reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Commerzbank's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Commerzbank's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Commerzbank reported 74,371,739 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 Commerzbank includes a breakdown across 7of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

Commerzbank's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024020 M40 M60 M80 MtCO2e-39%-16%+21%+5%+160509%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Commerzbank's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Commerzbank reported total Scope 3 emissions of 74,371,739 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 0.14%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.86%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Commerzbank reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Commerzbank's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 103,491.91%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad

Compared to the previous year (2023), Commerzbank's Scope 3 emissions increased by 160,509.29%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Commerzbank disclose?

In 2024, Commerzbank reported emissions for 7 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 Commerzbank's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Commerzbank's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Investments (Cat. 15): 74,265,337 tCOâ‚‚e(99.86%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 53,233 tCOâ‚‚e(0.07%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 32,448 tCOâ‚‚e(0.04%)

Commerzbank's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Investments(Cat. 15)(99.9%)

Insights into Commerzbank’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Commerzbank reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 351,909 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 12,864 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 27.36 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Commerzbank's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1001,00010,000100,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1,0002,00010,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)SBDM&T BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,889 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,231Scope 1 Intensity: 1.94 tCO2e/$MBank of JiangsuYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,505 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,064Scope 1 Intensity: 0.86 tCO2e/$MAxis BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 11,347 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,936Scope 1 Intensity: 1.14 tCO2e/$MChina Minsheng BankingYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,931 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,676Scope 1 Intensity: 0.37 tCO2e/$MCaixaBankYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,282 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,731Scope 1 Intensity: 0.41 tCO2e/$MChina Everbright BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,872 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,550Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MSSSumitomo Mitsui Trust GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,472 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,547Scope 1 Intensity: 0.52 tCO2e/$MIntesa SanpaoloYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,280 tCO2eRevenue: $M 29,443Scope 1 Intensity: 1.54 tCO2e/$MBBBank of NingboYear: 2024Scope 1: 355 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,124Scope 1 Intensity: 0.04 tCO2e/$MKeyCorpYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,236 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,393Scope 1 Intensity: 2.10 tCO2e/$MKbc GroepYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,717 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,604Scope 1 Intensity: 3.51 tCO2e/$MBank of BarodaYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,807 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,154Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MCitizens Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,552 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,794Scope 1 Intensity: 1.23 tCO2e/$MUniCreditYear: 2024Scope 1: 24,412 tCO2eRevenue: $M 27,659Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MBank of BeijingYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,965 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,543Scope 1 Intensity: 0.63 tCO2e/$MBank of NanjingYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,645 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,764Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MResona HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,321 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,081Scope 1 Intensity: 0.85 tCO2e/$MJapan Post BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,007 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,709Scope 1 Intensity: 0.32 tCO2e/$MRegions FinancialYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,004 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,083Scope 1 Intensity: 0.85 tCO2e/$MFifth Third BancorpYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,449 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,253Scope 1 Intensity: 1.14 tCO2e/$MNatWest GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,402 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,388Scope 1 Intensity: 0.51 tCO2e/$MSociete GeneraleYear: 2024Scope 1: 42,867 tCO2eRevenue: $M 54,642Scope 1 Intensity: 0.78 tCO2e/$MLloyds Banking GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,441 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,345Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MItau Unibanco HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,405 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,668Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$MDDDeutsche BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,978 tCO2eRevenue: $M 31,267Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$MCommerzbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 351,909 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,864Scope 1 Intensity: 27.36 tCO2e/$M

How does Commerzbank's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Commerzbank reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 27.36 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.78, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Commerzbank rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Commerzbank ranked 26 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Commerzbank among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Commerzbank's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Commerzbank reported a total carbon footprint of 74,799,667 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 60,667.78% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab

The largest contributor to Commerzbank's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.43% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.47%.a

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