Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
Kotak Mahindra Bank's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Kotak Mahindra 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).
Kotak Mahindra Bank has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kotak Mahindra Bank's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kotak Mahindra Bank amounted to 117,151 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 Kotak Mahindra Bank increased by 3.86%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Kotak Mahindra Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kotak Mahindra Bank's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kotak Mahindra Bank were 15,508 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kotak Mahindra Bank reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2023, Kotak Mahindra Bank's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 26.97%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Kotak Mahindra Bank's Scope 1 emissions increased by 49.8%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Kotak Mahindra Bank's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Kotak Mahindra Bank reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 101,643 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Kotak Mahindra Bank reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2023, Kotak Mahindra Bank's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 26.29%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Kotak Mahindra Bank's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kotak Mahindra Bank 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does Kotak Mahindra Bank use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Kotak Mahindra Bank reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Kotak Mahindra Bank's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kotak Mahindra Bank's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Kotak Mahindra Bank reported 42,397.1 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 Kotak Mahindra Bank includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Kotak Mahindra Bank's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kotak Mahindra Bank's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Kotak Mahindra Bank reported total Scope 3 emissions of 42,397.1 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Kotak Mahindra Bank reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2023, Kotak Mahindra Bank's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 44.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2024), Kotak Mahindra Bank's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kotak Mahindra Bank 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kotak Mahindra Bank disclose?
In 2025, Kotak Mahindra 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 Kotak Mahindra Bank's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Kotak Mahindra Bank's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 16,958.84 tCO₂e (40%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 15,262.956 tCO₂e (36%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 5,511.623 tCO₂e (13%)
Kotak Mahindra Bank's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kotak Mahindra Bank’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Kotak Mahindra Bank reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,508 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,929 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.74 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Kotak Mahindra Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kotak Mahindra Bank's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Kotak Mahindra Bank reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.74 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 Kotak Mahindra Bank rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Kotak Mahindra Bank ranked 16 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Kotak Mahindra Bank is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Kotak Mahindra Bank's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Kotak Mahindra Bank reported a total carbon footprint of 159,548.1 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.16% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Kotak Mahindra Bank's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 63.71% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 26.57%. a