- Increased Scope 3 emissions due to increased business travel
- Economic uncertainty impacting businesses
- MOVEit data breach affecting customer data
Columbia Banking System, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Columbia Banking System, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 22.4K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 5.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 9.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 7.1K 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
22.4K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
22.4% of office supply spend and 27% of print product weight
of total energy
Water Usage
172.4K kilogallons/year
2023
Waste
1.5M pounds of paper shredded and recycled/year
2023
Energy Use
34.2 MWh/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). | 5.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 9.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.1K 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 | 22.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 18.6K tCO2e/year (combined) |
| 2021 | 9.3K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 12% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2019
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy managementEnvironmental benefits of products and servicesEnvironmental impact of operationsESG oversight and practicesResource managementSuppliers and third-party vendorsAssociate inclusion and belongingCorporate structure and practicesEthical practicesSocial benefits of products and servicesAssociate engagement and developmentCommunity engagementCustomer experience and feedbackCybersecurity and Data privacy