- Sluggish economy in the euro area
- High inflation rates
- Increased insolvencies and legal risks
- Higher interest rates impacting cash reserves and deposit structure
- Subdued demand for loans
- Rising administrative expenses due to inflation and IT costs
- Volatility on financial markets
BKS Bank AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.5M tCO2e/year (including financed emissions) |
| 2021 | 105 t CO2/1 million $ turnover |
| 2019 | 982 tCO2e/year |
| 2018 | 1.3K tCO2e (2017) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- EMAS recertification
- ÖGNI certification “DGNB Gold Standard” for the “BKS-Lebenswert” project (26 rental apartments, commercial space, and a bank branch)
- Issuance of two green bonds to finance renewable energy projects
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Release of new financial planner and securities trading features in the BKS app
📅 Medium-term
- Expansion of green activities in core business areas
- Focus on corporate and business customers for green transformation
🔭 Long-term
- Maintain pioneering role for Austrian banking industry in sustainability
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SustainabilityDigitizationClimate Change MitigationSocial Inclusion