- Lower volume of new loans granted in the Agriculture and Agribusiness and Food promotional lines due to lower demand for machinery and building financing.
- Lower demand for wind power financing in the Renewable Energy promotional line after the considerable pull-forward effects in 2022.
- Persistent delivery difficulties on the part of machinery manufacturers and construction firms.
- Limited financing possibilities for start-ups.
- Economic downturn and higher interest rates.
Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of Data not fully available, but Scope 1 and 2 emissions per employee were 0.7 tCO2e (PY: 1.3 tCO2e), Scope 3 emissions were 569.9 tCO2e (PY: data not fully available).. By scope: Scope 1: Data not fully available; Scope 2: 0 tCO2e; Scope 3: Data not fully available. 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
Data not fully available, but Scope 1 and 2 emissions per employee were 0.7 tCO2e (PY: 1.3 tCO2e), Scope 3 emissions were 569.9 tCO2e (PY: data not fully available).
2023
Renewable Energy
100% of directly purchased electricity since January 2022.
of total energy
Water Usage
Data not fully available (PY: 3,500 m3).
2023
Waste
54.49 tons (PY: 44.25 tons).
2023
Energy Use
Directly purchased electricity: 668,851 kWh (PY: 801,400 kWh); Indirectly purchased electricity: data not fully available (PY: 805,346 kWh).
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). | Data not fully available |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | Data not fully available |
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 | Data not fully available, but Scope 1 and 2 emissions per employee were 0.7 tCO2e (PY: 1.3 tCO2e), Scope 3 emissions were 569.9 tCO2e (PY: data not fully available). |
| 2021 | 401.99 tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 100% of electricity used since January 2022 has been generated from renewable energy sources.
- Reduced paper consumption to a level well below 850,000 sheets.
- Financed sustainable projects totaling EUR 1.3 billion (2022: EUR 2.2 billion).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce paper consumption to 300,000 sheets by 2026.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable Development of Agribusiness and Rural AreasClimate ProtectionBiodiversityGender EqualityEmployee Well-beingResponsible ProcurementHuman RightsCombating Corruption