- More-than-expected economic shocks.
- Climate risks affecting credit, market, liquidity, operational, and reputational risks.
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 202.1K tons of CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 9.7K tons of CO2e; Scope 2: 192.4K tons of CO2e. 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
202.1K tons of CO2e
2022
Water Usage
25.5M tons
2022
Energy Use
2.4M MWh
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 9.7K tons of CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 192.4K tons of CO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 202.1K tons of CO2e |
| 2021 | 98.8M tCO2e/year (reduction from green credit-backed projects) |
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 nearly RMB 4 trillion, supporting projects that save over 70 million tons of standard coal and reduce CO2 emissions by over 137 million tons annually.
- Successfully issued RMB 10 billion of carbon neutrality-themed green finance bonds.
- Underwrote 108 ESG bonds with total proceeds of RMB 578.17 billion, RMB 145.71 billion of which was underwritten by the bank as lead underwriter.
- Issued multi-currency overseas green bonds totaling USD 2.68 billion.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon peak before 2030 and carbon neutrality before 2060
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance