Credit Suisse Group AG
Credit Suisse Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Credit Suisse Group 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).
Credit Suisse Group 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into Credit Suisse Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Credit Suisse Group amounted to 79,530 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Credit Suisse Group decreased by 10.55%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Credit Suisse Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Credit Suisse Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Credit Suisse Group were 11,063 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Credit Suisse Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Credit Suisse Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.35%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2022), Credit Suisse Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 18.56%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Credit Suisse Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Credit Suisse Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,309 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 68,467 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Credit Suisse Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Credit Suisse Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 25%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2022), Credit Suisse Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Credit Suisse Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Credit Suisse Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Credit Suisse Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Credit Suisse Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Credit Suisse Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Credit Suisse Group reported 42,337 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 2023 disclosure of Credit Suisse Group includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Credit Suisse Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Credit Suisse Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Credit Suisse Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 42,337 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
Has Credit Suisse Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Credit Suisse Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 55.68%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2022), Credit Suisse Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 20.04%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Credit Suisse Group disclose?
In 2023, Credit Suisse Group 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.
What are the main sources of Credit Suisse Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Credit Suisse Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 22,632 tCO₂e (53.46%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 18,472 tCO₂e (43.63%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 688 tCO₂e (1.63%)
Credit Suisse Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Credit Suisse Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Credit Suisse Group reported a total carbon footprint of 121,867 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.09% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Credit Suisse Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 56.18% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 34.74%.a