Punjab National Bank

Country
India
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Employees
102,746
Ticker
PNB
Exchange
NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA
Description
Punjab National Bank is a prominent public sector bank in India, providing a range of banking and financial services to individuals, businesses, and corporations. Established in 1894, this bank is one...

Punjab National Bank's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Punjab National 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).

Punjab National Bank has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Verified Sources Behind Punjab National Bank’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Punjab National Bank's Annual Report 2025
a. Punjab National Bank's Annual Report 2025
b. Punjab National Bank's Responsibility Report 2024
b. Punjab National Bank's Responsibility Report 2024

Insights into Punjab National Bank's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Punjab National Bank amounted to 184,721 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 Punjab National Bank decreased by 10.15%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Punjab National Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20232024202503 k6 k9 k12 ktCO2e+8%+25%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Punjab National Bank's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Punjab National Bank were 10,621 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Punjab National Bank reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2023, Punjab National Bank's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 35.02%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2024), Punjab National Bank's Scope 1 emissions increased by 25.04%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Punjab National Bank's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Punjab National Bank reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 174,100 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Punjab National Bank reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2023, Punjab National Bank's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 16.64%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2024), Punjab National Bank's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 11.66% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Punjab National Bank use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Punjab National Bank reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Punjab National Bank's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202320242025055 k110 k165 k220 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Punjab National Bank's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Punjab National Bank reported 67,800,402.6 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 Punjab National 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

Punjab National Bank's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Punjab National Bank's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Punjab National Bank reported total Scope 3 emissions of 67,800,402.6 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 0.15% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.85% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Punjab National Bank reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2023, Punjab National Bank's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 29.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2024), Punjab National Bank's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Punjab National Bank 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Punjab National Bank disclose?

In 2025, Punjab National 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 Punjab National Bank's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Punjab National Bank's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Investments (Cat. 15): 67,698,831.03 tCO₂e (99.85%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 80,084 tCO₂e (0.12%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 12,069.99 tCO₂e (0.02%)

Punjab National Bank's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Investments(Cat. 15)(99.9%)

Insights into Punjab National Bank’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Punjab National Bank reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,621 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,994 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.52 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Punjab National Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2050020,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Indusind BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 20,425 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,128Scope 1 Intensity: 6.53 tCO2e/$MRBL BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 116 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,076Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MYes BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,586 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,765Scope 1 Intensity: 2.60 tCO2e/$MBank of IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,106 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,967Scope 1 Intensity: 2.30 tCO2e/$MCanara BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 17,263 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,318Scope 1 Intensity: 2.08 tCO2e/$MBank of MaharashtraYear: 2025Scope 1: 804 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,610Scope 1 Intensity: 0.50 tCO2e/$MAxis BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 11,347 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,936Scope 1 Intensity: 1.14 tCO2e/$MState Bank of IndiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 147,240 tCO2eRevenue: $M 38,806Scope 1 Intensity: 3.79 tCO2e/$MUnion Bank of IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 11,166 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,945Scope 1 Intensity: 1.61 tCO2e/$MIndian BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,198 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,419Scope 1 Intensity: 0.94 tCO2e/$MSouth Indian BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 201 tCO2eRevenue: $M 482Scope 1 Intensity: 0.42 tCO2e/$MICICI BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 26,337 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,059Scope 1 Intensity: 1.09 tCO2e/$MHDFC BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 78,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 27,756Scope 1 Intensity: 2.81 tCO2e/$MBank of BarodaYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,807 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,154Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MFederal BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,111 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,685Scope 1 Intensity: 1.25 tCO2e/$MKotak Mahindra BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 15,508 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,929Scope 1 Intensity: 1.74 tCO2e/$MIndian Overseas BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,676 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,932Scope 1 Intensity: 2.94 tCO2e/$MBandhan BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,475Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MCentral Bank of IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 7,084 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,325Scope 1 Intensity: 3.05 tCO2e/$MAU Small Finance BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 317 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,234Scope 1 Intensity: 0.26 tCO2e/$MDCB BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 454 tCO2eRevenue: $M 259Scope 1 Intensity: 1.75 tCO2e/$MKarnataka BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 17 tCO2eRevenue: $M 556Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MIDFC First BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 19,417 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,090Scope 1 Intensity: 6.28 tCO2e/$MIDBI BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,361 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,106Scope 1 Intensity: 1.12 tCO2e/$MUCO BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 890 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,643Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$MPunjab National BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 10,621 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,994Scope 1 Intensity: 1.52 tCO2e/$M

How does Punjab National Bank's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Punjab National Bank reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.52 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 Punjab National Bank rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Punjab National Bank ranked 14 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into Punjab National Bank's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Punjab National Bank reported a total carbon footprint of 67,985,123.6 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.04% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Punjab National Bank's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.73% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.26%. a

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