In 2026, Commonwealth Bank disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.
Commonwealth Bank also reported the energy it generates itself, offering insight into its level of energy independence.
Additionally, Commonwealth Bank also disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.
| Metric (GJ) | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Energy Consumption | 340,332a | 370,908a | 399,532a | |
Non-Renewable Energy Consumption | 64,225a | 65,584a | 69,793a | |
Renewable Energy Consumption | 276,107a | 305,324a | 329,739a | |
Total Energy Production | 9,177b | 8,507b | N/A | |
Renewable Energy Production | 9,177a | 8,507a | 6,803a |
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In 2026, Commonwealth Bank consumed a total of 340,332 Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 81.13% was sourced from renewable energy, either derived from natural resources like biofuels, biomass, or biogas, or generated using renewable technologies such as solar or wind power. The remaining 18.87% was classified as non-renewable energy, coming from fossil-based fuels such as coal, natural gas, or crude oil, or from non-renewable generation technologies like nuclear power.a
In 2026, Commonwealth Bank consumed a total of 340,332 Gigajoules of energy, of which 81.13% was derived from renewable sources, including biofuels, biomass, biogas, solar, and wind power.a
This high level of renewable energy use suggests that Commonwealth Bank has taken strong steps toward decarbonizing its energy supply and reducing its dependence on fossil fuels.
Since 2021, Commonwealth Bank's total energy consumption decreased by 28.41%, including a further 8.24% drop in 2026, highlighting a continued decline in energy use.ac
Over the same period, the share of renewable energy decreased by 3.54%, with a further 1.44% drop in 2026, highlighting a weakening in renewable energy performance.ac
Overall, Commonwealth Bank’s energy trends reveal a complex picture, with variations in total consumption and renewable sourcing. A closer examination of operational drivers and sourcing strategies is needed to fully assess the company’s environmental impact.