- Increased extreme weather events affecting business continuity and potentially damaging facilities
- Climate change risks impacting customer industries (energy, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, etc.)
- Potential impact on the Bank's operations if credit recipients interrupt operations due to extreme weather or collateral damage
Guangzhou Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Guangzhou Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 12.3K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 136.46 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 12.2K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
12.3K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
126.4K tons/year
2023
Waste
20.76 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
23.0K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 136.46 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 12.2K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 12.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 11.6K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Green loan balance of RMB 432.49 billion (increased from RMB 248.95 billion in 2022)
- GHG emissions reduced by green credit assets of 258,542.22 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (increased from 176,601.18 tons in 2022)
- Established two "zero-carbon outlets"
- Gasoline consumption of official vehicles decreased by 2.31% year on year
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- By the end of 2025, increase the proportion of public green credit to 15%
- By the end of 2025, double the number of green industry customers to 400
- By 2025, form a green financial product system covering corporate, retail, and financial market segments
- By 2025, apply scenario analysis and environmental risk stress testing to loan risk prevention and control
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental sustainabilitySocial responsibilityCorporate governance