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PKO Bank Polski's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, PKO Bank Polski 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).
PKO Bank Polski has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into PKO Bank Polski's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PKO Bank Polski amounted to 79,601.05 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 PKO Bank Polski decreased by 11.08%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
PKO Bank Polski's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are PKO Bank Polski's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of PKO Bank Polski were 12,571.73 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has PKO Bank Polski reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, PKO Bank Polski's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 20.34%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), PKO Bank Polski's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.05%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are PKO Bank Polski's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, PKO Bank Polski reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 26,238.21 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 67,029.32 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has PKO Bank Polski reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, PKO Bank Polski's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 27.76%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), PKO Bank Polski's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 11.28% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.ab
What methodology does PKO Bank Polski use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, PKO Bank Polski reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
PKO Bank Polski's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into PKO Bank Polski's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, PKO Bank Polski reported 39,523,905.35 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 PKO Bank Polski includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 7 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
PKO Bank Polski's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are PKO Bank Polski's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, PKO Bank Polski reported total Scope 3 emissions of 39,523,905.35 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 0.41% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.59% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), PKO Bank Polski's Scope 3 emissions increased by 120,229.86%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does PKO Bank Polski disclose?
In 2024, PKO Bank Polski reported emissions for 9 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 PKO Bank Polski's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to PKO Bank Polski's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 39,357,053 tCO₂e (99.58%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 132,130.93 tCO₂e (0.33%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 14,546.47 tCO₂e (0.04%)
PKO Bank Polski's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into PKO Bank Polski’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, PKO Bank Polski reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,571.73 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,985 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.8 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
PKO Bank Polski's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does PKO Bank Polski's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, PKO Bank Polski reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.8 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.79, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does PKO Bank Polski rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, PKO Bank Polski ranked 15 out of 19 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places PKO Bank Polski among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into PKO Bank Polski's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, PKO Bank Polski reported a total carbon footprint of 39,603,506.4 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 32,263.57% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to PKO Bank Polski's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.8% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.17%.a