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O-Bank Co Ltd

Common Name
O-Bank
Country
Taiwan
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Employees
1,564
Ticker
2897
Exchange
TAIWAN STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
O-Bank Co. Ltd. is a diversified financial institution headquartered in Taiwan, recognized for providing a comprehensive suite of banking and financial services. Its core function revolves around offe...

O-Bank's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, O-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).

O-Bank has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 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 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind O-Bank’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. O-Bank's Annual Report 2023
a. O-Bank's Annual Report 2023
b. O-Bank's Webpage captured from company’s website 2023
b. O-Bank's Webpage captured from company’s website 2023

Insights into O-Bank's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofO-Bank amounted to3,125.65metric 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 O-Bankdecreased by 0.38%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

O-Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202120222023075150225300tCO2e+21%+6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are O-Bank's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of O-Bank were 287.07 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has O-Bank reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, O-Bank's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 27.45%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2022), O-Bank's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5.72%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are O-Bank's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, O-Bank reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,471.59 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 2,838.58 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has O-Bank reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, O-Bank's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that O-Bank's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year(2022), O-Bank's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that O-Bank's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does O-Bank use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, O-Bank reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

O-Bank's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20212022202307501.5 k2.25 k3 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into O-Bank's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, O-Bank reported 1,550.9 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2023 disclosure of O-Bank includes a breakdown across 5of 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

O-Bank's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20212022202304008001.2 k1.6 ktCO2e+91%+21%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are O-Bank's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, O-Bank reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,550.9 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 O-Bank reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, O-Bank's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 130.18%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2022), O-Bank's Scope 3 emissions increased by 20.69%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does O-Bank disclose?

In 2023, O-Bank 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 O-Bank's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to O-Bank's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 637.6 tCOâ‚‚e(41.11%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 568.37 tCOâ‚‚e(36.65%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 201.45 tCOâ‚‚e(12.99%)

O-Bank's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(41.1%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(13.0%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(36.6%)

Insights into O-Bank’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, O-Bank reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 287.07 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 304 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.94 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

O-Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1001,00010,000100,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1002001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)PKFEMHICKTCTChina Man-Made FiberYear: 2024Scope 1: 350,717 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,263Scope 1 Intensity: 277.79 tCO2e/$MPPPresident SecuritiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 283 tCO2eRevenue: $M 363Scope 1 Intensity: 0.78 tCO2e/$MKKKing's Town BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 304 tCO2eRevenue: $M 320Scope 1 Intensity: 0.95 tCO2e/$MFFFirst Financial HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,829 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,188Scope 1 Intensity: 1.29 tCO2e/$MEEE.SUN Financial HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,403 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,298Scope 1 Intensity: 1.05 tCO2e/$MMMMega Financial HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,639 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,503Scope 1 Intensity: 1.05 tCO2e/$MHHHua Nan Financial HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,552 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,009Scope 1 Intensity: 1.27 tCO2e/$MIIIBF Financial HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 349 tCO2eRevenue: $M 239Scope 1 Intensity: 1.46 tCO2e/$MCTBC Financial HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,959 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,925Scope 1 Intensity: 0.84 tCO2e/$MCCChailease HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,868 tCO2eRevenue: $M 710Scope 1 Intensity: 6.85 tCO2e/$MKKKGI Financial HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,525 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,295Scope 1 Intensity: 0.66 tCO2e/$MSCSBYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,332 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,561Scope 1 Intensity: 1.49 tCO2e/$MCathay Financial HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,602 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,018Scope 1 Intensity: 0.78 tCO2e/$MTTTCFHCYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,738 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,008Scope 1 Intensity: 1.36 tCO2e/$MCCCapital SecuritiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 404 tCO2eRevenue: $M 619Scope 1 Intensity: 0.65 tCO2e/$MYuanta Financial HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,125 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,686Scope 1 Intensity: 0.31 tCO2e/$MFEIBYear: 2023Scope 1: 307 tCO2eRevenue: $M 414Scope 1 Intensity: 0.74 tCO2e/$MMercuries Life InsuranceYear: 2024Scope 1: 551 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,177Scope 1 Intensity: 0.13 tCO2e/$MSinopac Financial HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,439 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,941Scope 1 Intensity: 0.74 tCO2e/$MTTTS Financial HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,932 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,644Scope 1 Intensity: 0.73 tCO2e/$MTaiwan Business BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,155 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,039Scope 1 Intensity: 1.11 tCO2e/$MO-BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 287 tCO2eRevenue: $M 304Scope 1 Intensity: 0.94 tCO2e/$M

How does O-Bank's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, O-Bank reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.94 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.95, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does O-Bank rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, O-Bank ranked 11 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

O-Bank is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into O-Bank's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, O-Bank reported a total carbon footprint of 4,676.55 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.74% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to O-Bank's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 60.7% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 33.16%.a

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