Erste Group Bank AG
Erste Group Bank's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Erste Group Bank 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).
Erste Group Bank has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Erste Group Bank's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Erste Group Bank amounted to 59,422 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Erste Group Bank decreased by 4.25%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Erste Group Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Erste Group Bank's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Erste Group Bank were 16,803 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Erste Group Bank reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Erste Group Bank's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 38.44%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Erste Group Bank's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.15%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Erste Group Bank's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Erste Group Bank reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,212 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 42,619 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Erste Group Bank reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Erste Group Bank's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Erste Group Bank 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Erste Group Bank use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Erste Group Bank reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Erste Group Bank's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Erste Group Bank's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Erste Group Bank reported 42,329,822 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 2024 disclosure of Erste Group Bank includes a breakdown across 9 of 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
Erste Group Bank's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Erste Group Bank's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Erste Group Bank reported total Scope 3 emissions of 42,329,822 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 0.15% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.85% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Erste Group Bank's Scope 3 emissions increased by 17.85%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Erste Group Bank disclose?
In 2024, Erste Group Bank reported emissions for 9 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 Erste Group Bank's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Erste Group Bank's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 40,352,668 tCO₂e (95.33%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 1,913,494 tCO₂e (4.52%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 25,546 tCO₂e (0.06%)
Erste Group Bank's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Erste Group Bank’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Erste Group Bank reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,803 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 11,337 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.48 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Erste Group Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Erste Group Bank's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Erste Group Bank reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.48 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.88 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Erste Group Bank rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Erste Group Bank ranked 19 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Erste Group Bank is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Erste Group Bank's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Erste Group Bank reported a total carbon footprint of 42,389,244 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 17.82% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Erste Group Bank's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.86% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.1%. a