- Climate change impacts on the real economy and financial stability
- Maintaining asset quality in a changing economic environment
- Balancing financial inclusion with risk management
- Managing the complexities of a large-scale operation
Postal Savings Bank of China Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Postal Savings Bank of China Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 220.6K tCO2e (Scope 2). By scope: Scope 1: 4.3K tCO2e; Scope 2: 215.1K tCO2e. 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
220.6K tCO2e (Scope 2)
2023
Water Usage
1.6M tonnes
2023
Waste
4.8K tonnes (hazardous and non-hazardous)
2023
Energy Use
354.6K MWh
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). | 4.3K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 215.1K tCO2e |
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 | 220.6K tCO2e (Scope 2) |
| 2022 | 1.4M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 1.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2020 | 133.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2016 | 37.3K tons |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Balance of green loans increased by 28.46% to RMB 637,878 million
- Balance of green finance increased by 28.24% to RMB 747,946 million
- Projects financed saved 20.0564 million tonnes of standard coal and reduced carbon dioxide equivalent by 48.2175 million tonnes annually
- PSBC Wealth Management Co., Ltd. achieved carbon neutrality in main operations for two consecutive years
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Contribute to China’s carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Inclusive financeGreen financeTechnology financeRural revitalizationConsumer protectionEmployee developmentCorporate governanceClimate changeBiodiversity