- COVID-19 pandemic impact on business environment.
- Acceleration of digitalization and carbonization.
- Uncertainty in the banking sector due to inflationary pressures, the Ukraine situation, supply constraints, and changes in interest rate policies.
- Physical risks from large-scale storm and flood damage.
- Transition risks from regulatory changes, decarbonization technology failures, and market shifts.
- Reputational risk from excessive investments and loans to fossil fuel-related businesses.
The Chiba Bank, Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-04 to 2022-03 reporting, The Chiba Bank, Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 18.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 2.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 15.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 6.3M tCO2e/year (estimated). 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
18.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2)
2021-04 to 2022-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-04 to 2022-03)
| 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). | 2.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 15.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 6.3M tCO2e/year (estimated) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 18.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2020-04 to 2021-03 | 19.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- FY2030 Carbon Neutrality Declaration to achieve virtual zero CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by FY2030.
- Achieved A- score in CDP's 2021 climate change survey.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve Chiba Bank app and Chibagin Business Portal.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve virtual zero direct CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by FY2030.
- Achieve ¥2 trillion of sustainable finance (¥1 trillion environmental finance) by FY2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Realize sustainable regional communities.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Regional Economy and CommunityAging PopulationFinancial ServicesDiversityEnvironmental Protection