Shinhan Financial Group Co Ltd
Shinhan Financial Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Shinhan Financial Group 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).
Shinhan Financial Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 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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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Shinhan Financial Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Shinhan Financial Group amounted to 97,798.5 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Shinhan Financial Group decreased by 2.28%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Shinhan Financial Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Shinhan Financial Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Shinhan Financial Group were 14,967 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Shinhan Financial Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Shinhan Financial Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Shinhan Financial Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.84%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Shinhan Financial Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Shinhan Financial Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 54,790 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 82,831.5 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Shinhan Financial Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Shinhan Financial Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Shinhan Financial Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Shinhan Financial Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Shinhan Financial Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Shinhan Financial Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Shinhan Financial Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Shinhan Financial Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Shinhan Financial Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Shinhan Financial Group reported 55,986,848 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Shinhan Financial Group includes a breakdown across 10 of 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.
Shinhan Financial Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Shinhan Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Shinhan Financial Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 55,986,848 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 0.04% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.96% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Shinhan Financial Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Shinhan Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 10.08%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Shinhan Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Shinhan Financial Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Shinhan Financial Group disclose?
In 2023, Shinhan Financial Group reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Shinhan Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Shinhan Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Investments (Cat. 15): 55,960,623 tCOâ‚‚e (99.95%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 10,294.5 tCOâ‚‚e (0.02%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 8,528.1 tCOâ‚‚e (0.02%)
Shinhan Financial Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Shinhan Financial Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Shinhan Financial Group reported a total carbon footprint of 56,084,646.5 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.84% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Shinhan Financial Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.83% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.15%.