- Data limitations in assessing ESG risks across all business segments
- Increasing need for employee training on sustainability and digitalization
- Balancing the need for digitalization with maintaining personal customer relationships
Sparkasse Bremen AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Sparkasse Bremen AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 947 tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 9.08 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 18.83 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 919.15 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
947 tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
6.9K m3/year
2023
Waste
71 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
5.1M kWh/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). | 9.08 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 18.83 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 919.15 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 | 947 tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 880 tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 1.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1-3) |
| 2020 | 2.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1-3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced THG emissions in Scope 1 by 69 tons
- Reduced THG emissions in Scope 2 by almost 10 tons
- Reduced paper consumption by 17.3% and toner consumption by 66.3%
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve sustainability rating to C+ (ISS-ESG) by 2024
- Increase data quality on ESG climate data by 2026
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve further reduction of CO2 emissions across all business areas by 2030
- Implement VÖB Taxo Tool by 2024
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050 across all business areas
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSocial SustainabilityGovernance