HDFC Bank Ltd
HDFC Bank's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, HDFC 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).
HDFC Bank has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 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.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into HDFC Bank's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of HDFC Bank amounted to 362,877.41 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of HDFC Bank decreased by 38.08%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
HDFC Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are HDFC Bank's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of HDFC Bank were 77,999.5 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has HDFC Bank reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, HDFC Bank's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 1,238.89%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2024), HDFC Bank's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.34%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are HDFC Bank's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, HDFC Bank reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 284,877.91 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has HDFC Bank reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, HDFC Bank's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that HDFC Bank 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), HDFC Bank's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 43.24% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does HDFC Bank use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, HDFC Bank reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
HDFC Bank's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into HDFC Bank's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, HDFC Bank reported 24,030,310.04 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 2025 disclosure of HDFC Bank includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2024, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
HDFC Bank's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are HDFC Bank's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, HDFC Bank reported total Scope 3 emissions of 24,030,310.04 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 0.96% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.04% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has HDFC Bank reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, HDFC Bank's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 261,829.29%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2024), HDFC Bank's Scope 3 emissions increased by 38,076.24%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does HDFC Bank disclose?
In 2025, HDFC Bank reported emissions for 6 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 HDFC Bank's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to HDFC Bank's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 23,800,000 tCO₂e (99.04%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 119,512.77 tCO₂e (0.5%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 67,448.13 tCO₂e (0.28%)
HDFC Bank's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into HDFC Bank’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, HDFC Bank reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 77,999.5 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 27,756 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.81 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
HDFC Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does HDFC Bank's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, HDFC Bank reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.81 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.25 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does HDFC Bank rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, HDFC Bank ranked 21 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places HDFC Bank among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into HDFC Bank's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, HDFC Bank reported a total carbon footprint of 24,393,187.45 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3,658.43% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to HDFC Bank's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.51% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.17%. a