SVB Financial Group
SVB Financial Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2021, SVB 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).
SVB Financial Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into SVB Financial Group's Operational Emissions
In 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SVB Financial Group amounted to 6,055 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 2020, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SVB Financial Group decreased by 17.39%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
SVB Financial Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SVB Financial Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2021, the total Scope 1 emissions of SVB Financial Group were 306 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e). a
Has SVB Financial Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, SVB Financial Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 50.49%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2020), SVB Financial Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 46.78%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are SVB Financial Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2021, SVB Financial Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,581 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 5,749 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method. a
Has SVB Financial Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, SVB Financial Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 26.11%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2020), SVB Financial Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 14.89% in 2021, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does SVB Financial Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2021, SVB Financial Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
SVB Financial Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into SVB Financial Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2021, SVB Financial Group reported 10,348 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 2021 disclosure of SVB Financial Group includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2020, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
SVB Financial Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SVB Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2021, SVB Financial Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 10,348 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
Compared to the previous year (2020), SVB Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that SVB Financial Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SVB Financial Group disclose?
In 2021, SVB Financial Group reported emissions for 4 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 SVB Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2021, the largest contributors to SVB Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 7,270 tCOâ‚‚e (70.26%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,428 tCOâ‚‚e (13.8%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 1,065 tCOâ‚‚e (10.29%)
SVB Financial Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into SVB Financial Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2021, SVB Financial Group reported a total carbon footprint of 16,403 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.89% decrease compared to 2020, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to SVB Financial Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 63.09% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 35.05%. a