Hong Leong Bank Bhd

Common Name
Hong Leong Bank
Country
Malaysia
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Employees
7,987
Ticker
HLBANK
Exchange
BURSA MALAYSIA
Description
Hong Leong Bank Berhad is a prominent financial institution based in Malaysia, specializing in retail, commercial, and corporate banking services. Its primary function is to provide a comprehensive ra...

Hong Leong Bank's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Hong Leong 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).

Hong Leong Bank has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Hong Leong Bank’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Hong Leong Bank's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Hong Leong Bank's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Hong Leong Bank's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Hong Leong Bank's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Hong Leong Bank's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hong Leong Bank amounted to 26,399 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 Hong Leong Bank decreased by 4.89%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Hong Leong Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024050100150200tCO2e-7%-9%-30%+28%-14%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Hong Leong Bank's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hong Leong Bank were 121 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Hong Leong Bank reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Hong Leong Bank's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 35.64%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Hong Leong Bank's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14.18%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Hong Leong Bank's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Hong Leong Bank reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 26,278 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Hong Leong Bank reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Hong Leong Bank's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 27.49%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Hong Leong Bank's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Hong Leong Bank 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Hong Leong Bank use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Hong Leong Bank reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Hong Leong Bank's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202409.5 k19 k28.5 k38 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Hong Leong Bank's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Hong Leong Bank reported 1,694,366 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 Hong Leong Bank includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

Hong Leong Bank's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240450 k900 k1.35 M1.8 MtCO2e-18%-27%+23%+32%+13635%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Hong Leong Bank's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Hong Leong Bank reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,694,366 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

Has Hong Leong Bank reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Hong Leong Bank's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 13,331.36%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Hong Leong Bank's Scope 3 emissions increased by 13,635.13%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Hong Leong Bank disclose?

In 2024, Hong Leong Bank 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 Hong Leong Bank's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Hong Leong Bank's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Investments (Cat. 15): 1,680,542 tCO₂e (100%)

Hong Leong Bank's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Investments(Cat. 15)(100.0%)

Insights into Hong Leong Bank’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Hong Leong Bank reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 121 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,198 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.1 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Hong Leong Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

101001,00010,00050,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1002001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)TTSCIMB Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,327 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,973Scope 1 Intensity: 0.87 tCO2e/$MAMMB HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 62 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,084Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MRHB BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 402 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,903Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MKrung Thai BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,701 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,610Scope 1 Intensity: 5.58 tCO2e/$MMBSBYear: 2023Scope 1: 41 tCO2eRevenue: $M 226Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MBanca MediolanumYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,412 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,518Scope 1 Intensity: 0.96 tCO2e/$MTTTCFHCYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,738 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,008Scope 1 Intensity: 1.36 tCO2e/$MMalayan BankingYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,761 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,268Scope 1 Intensity: 1.88 tCO2e/$MCapitec Bank HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,571 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,878Scope 1 Intensity: 1.37 tCO2e/$MAlliance Bank MalaysiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 26 tCO2eRevenue: $M 428Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MQatar Islamic BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 87 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,815Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MBanco Santander ChileYear: 2024Scope 1: 564 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,611Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MAlinma BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,201 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,911Scope 1 Intensity: 0.41 tCO2e/$MIDBI BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,361 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,106Scope 1 Intensity: 1.12 tCO2e/$MPublic BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,964 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,135Scope 1 Intensity: 1.26 tCO2e/$MBAWAG GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,331 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,760Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$MSinopac Financial HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,508 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,722Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MBank of Ireland GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,537 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,643Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$MTTTS Financial HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,932 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,644Scope 1 Intensity: 0.73 tCO2e/$MHancock WhitneyYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,338 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,367Scope 1 Intensity: 0.98 tCO2e/$MBanco de ChileYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,016 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,374Scope 1 Intensity: 1.19 tCO2e/$MSSShanghai Rural Commercial BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,917 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,545Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$MKasikornbankYear: 2023Scope 1: 15,468 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,949Scope 1 Intensity: 2.60 tCO2e/$MHong Leong Financial GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 238 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,681Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MHong Leong BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 121 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,198Scope 1 Intensity: 0.10 tCO2e/$M

How does Hong Leong Bank's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Hong Leong Bank reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.1 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.82 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Hong Leong Bank rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Hong Leong Bank 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 Hong Leong Bank among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

Insights into Hong Leong Bank's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Hong Leong Bank reported a total carbon footprint of 1,720,765 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4,192.15% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Hong Leong Bank's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.47% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.53%. a

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