Kbc Groep NV
Kbc Groep's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Kbc Groep 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).
Kbc Groep 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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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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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 Kbc Groep's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kbc Groep amounted to 64,199 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 Kbc Groep decreased by 5.73%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Kbc Groep's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kbc Groep's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kbc Groep were 29,047 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kbc Groep reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Kbc Groep's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 38.07%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kbc Groep's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 12.66%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Kbc Groep's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kbc Groep reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,995 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 35,152 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Kbc Groep reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Kbc Groep's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kbc Groep 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kbc Groep's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kbc Groep 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Kbc Groep use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kbc Groep reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Kbc Groep's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kbc Groep's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Kbc Groep reported 56,081,123 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 Kbc Groep includes a breakdown across 5 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
Kbc Groep's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kbc Groep's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kbc Groep reported total Scope 3 emissions of 56,081,123 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 0.04% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.96% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Kbc Groep reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Kbc Groep's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kbc Groep 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kbc Groep's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kbc Groep 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kbc Groep disclose?
In 2023, Kbc Groep reported emissions for 5 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 Kbc Groep's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Kbc Groep's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 56,058,787 tCO₂e (99.96%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 16,663 tCO₂e (0.03%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 3,531 tCO₂e (0.01%)
Kbc Groep's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kbc Groep’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Kbc Groep reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 29,047 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 11,921 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Kbc Groep's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kbc Groep's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Kbc Groep reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.69, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Kbc Groep rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Kbc Groep ranked 22 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Kbc Groep among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Kbc Groep's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kbc Groep reported a total carbon footprint of 56,145,322 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.24% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Kbc Groep's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.89% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.06%. a