RHB Bank Bhd

Common Name
RHB Bank
Country
Malaysia
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Employees
12,971
Ticker
RHBBANK
Exchange
BURSA MALAYSIA
Description
RHB Bank Berhad is a leading financial institution based in Malaysia, offering a comprehensive suite of banking and financial solutions. It serves as a cornerstone in the Malaysian banking sector, pro...

RHB Bank's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, RHB 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).

RHB Bank has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 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 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind RHB Bank’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. RHB Bank's Sustainability Report 2024
a. RHB Bank's Sustainability Report 2024
b. RHB Bank's Sustainability Report 2023
b. RHB Bank's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into RHB Bank's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of RHB Bank amounted to 23,328 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 RHB Bank decreased by 5.95%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

RHB Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240150300450600tCO2e+5%-37%+19%+15%+167%-18%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are RHB Bank's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of RHB Bank were 402 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has RHB Bank reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, RHB Bank's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 98.03%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), RHB Bank's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 17.62%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are RHB Bank's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, RHB Bank reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 22,926 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has RHB Bank reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, RHB Bank's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 23.12%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), RHB Bank's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that RHB Bank 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does RHB Bank use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, RHB Bank reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

RHB Bank's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202407.5 k15 k22.5 k30 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into RHB Bank's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, RHB Bank reported 2,417 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 RHB Bank includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

RHB Bank's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202406501.3 k1.95 k2.6 ktCO2e+1%-34%+1%+12%+32%+1%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are RHB Bank's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, RHB Bank reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,417 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 RHB Bank reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, RHB Bank's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that RHB Bank 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), RHB Bank's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that RHB Bank 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does RHB Bank disclose?

In 2024, RHB Bank reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of RHB Bank's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to RHB Bank's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 2,416 tCO₂e (100%)

RHB Bank's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(100.0%)

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

In 2024, RHB Bank reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 402 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,903 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

RHB Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

101001,0005,00050,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1002001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)TSCIMB Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,327 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,973Scope 1 Intensity: 0.87 tCO2e/$MAMMB HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 62 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,084Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MHong Leong BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 121 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,198Scope 1 Intensity: 0.10 tCO2e/$MMBSBYear: 2023Scope 1: 41 tCO2eRevenue: $M 226Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MBanca MediolanumYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,412 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,518Scope 1 Intensity: 0.96 tCO2e/$MTTTCFHCYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,738 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,008Scope 1 Intensity: 1.36 tCO2e/$MMalayan BankingYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,761 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,268Scope 1 Intensity: 1.88 tCO2e/$MJyske BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 639 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,199Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MAlliance Bank MalaysiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 26 tCO2eRevenue: $M 428Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MQatar Islamic BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 87 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,815Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MBanco Santander ChileYear: 2024Scope 1: 564 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,611Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MAlinma BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,201 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,911Scope 1 Intensity: 0.41 tCO2e/$MIDFC First BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 19,417 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,090Scope 1 Intensity: 6.28 tCO2e/$MIDBI BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,361 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,106Scope 1 Intensity: 1.12 tCO2e/$MPublic BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,964 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,135Scope 1 Intensity: 1.26 tCO2e/$MBAWAG GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,331 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,760Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$MSinopac Financial HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,508 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,722Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MChina Zheshang BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,464 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,016Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$MFlagstar BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,136 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,633Scope 1 Intensity: 1.14 tCO2e/$MBank of Ireland GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,537 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,643Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$MHancock WhitneyYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,338 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,367Scope 1 Intensity: 0.98 tCO2e/$MBanco de ChileYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,016 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,374Scope 1 Intensity: 1.19 tCO2e/$MSSShanghai Rural Commercial BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,917 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,545Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$MKasikornbankYear: 2023Scope 1: 15,468 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,949Scope 1 Intensity: 2.60 tCO2e/$MHong Leong Financial GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 238 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,681Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MRHB BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 402 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,903Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, RHB Bank reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.76 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

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

In 2024, RHB Bank ranked 7 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into RHB Bank's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, RHB Bank reported a total carbon footprint of 25,745 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.33% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to RHB Bank's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 89.05% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 9.39%. a

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