- Majority of footprint lies in Scope 3 emissions (67.3%)
- Significant portion of emissions from branch electricity usage (31%)
- Need to build capability to understand and measure financed emissions
Queensland Country Bank
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-07 to 2023-06 reporting, Queensland Country Bank disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.1K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 50.9 tCO2e; Scope 2: 1.4K tCO2e; Scope 3: 2.7K 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
4.1K tCO2e
2022-07 to 2023-06
Renewable Energy
32%
of total energy
Waste
300kg CO2e
2022-07 to 2023-06
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-07 to 2023-06)
| 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). | 50.9 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.7K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Completed first ever GHG inventory
- Separated office waste
- Engaged staff in climate action
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve the quality and availability of data (2023-24)
- Commence staged transition to EV fleet (2023-24)
- Educate our staff about climate action (2023-24)
- Inspire behaviour changes to reduce energy usage (2023-24)
📅 Medium-term
- Inclusion of first C aligned asset classes to measure scope financed emissions (2024-25)
- Energy audit (2024-25)
- Implement phase 1 of sustainable supplier framework (2024-25)
- Develop a Sustainable Travel Policy (2024-25)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResource Efficiency