- Rising interest rates and increased food and fuel prices impacting consumer loan performance.
- Static home loan market.
- High levels of youth unemployment.
- Bush encroachment impacting the biosphere and agricultural sector.
Standard Bank Namibia Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Standard Bank Namibia Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 29.4K tCO2e (2022: 30327.18 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
29.4K tCO2e (2022: 30327.18 tCO2e)
2023
Water Usage
12.1K kilolitres (2022: 11002 kilolitres)
2023
Waste
12.1K kg (2022: 11002 kg)
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 29.4K tCO2e (2022: 30327.18 tCO2e) |
| 2022 | 30 tCO2e/year (Kenya) |
| 2019 | 229.9K tCO2e (SBSA) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon footprint through energy-saving measures in buildings, installation of smart meters, and a commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
- Issued debut Green Bond to finance renewable energy projects.
- Windhoek head office is the most highly rated green building in Namibia.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve home loan market performance in 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Mobilise N$1.6 billion by 2026 for sustainable finance.
- Achieve net zero carbon emissions from operations by 2040 and from financed emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeFinancial InclusionJob CreationSustainable FinanceInfrastructure DevelopmentEducationHealthDiversity & InclusionGovernanceHuman Rights