Guangzhou Rural Commercial Bank Co Ltd
GRCB's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, GRCB 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).
GRCB has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 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 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 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.  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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into GRCB's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of GRCB amounted to 11,042.86 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 GRCB decreased by 10.15%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
GRCB's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are GRCB's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of GRCB were 139.8 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has GRCB reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, GRCB's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 20.48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), GRCB's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.45%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are GRCB's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, GRCB reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,903.06 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has GRCB reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, GRCB's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that GRCB 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), GRCB's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 10.29% 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 GRCB use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, GRCB reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
GRCB's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into GRCB's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, GRCB reported 6,297,721.56 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 GRCB includes a breakdown across 1 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
GRCB's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are GRCB's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, GRCB reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,297,721.56 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 0% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 100% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), GRCB's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.76%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does GRCB disclose?
In 2024, GRCB reported emissions for 1 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 GRCB's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to GRCB's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 6,297,721.56 tCO₂e (100%)
GRCB's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into GRCB’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, GRCB reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 139.8 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,350 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.06 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
GRCB's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does GRCB's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, GRCB reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.06 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.38 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does GRCB rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, GRCB ranked 4 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places GRCB among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into GRCB's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, GRCB reported a total carbon footprint of 6,308,764.42 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.75% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to GRCB's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.82% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.17%. a