- Data quality and availability for measuring financed emissions.
- Transitioning to non-fossil heating systems in buildings to meet CO2 neutrality goals.
- Balancing the need for cost-effective operations with sustainability initiatives.
Berner Kantonalbank AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Berner Kantonalbank AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.1K tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 601 tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 44 tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 3: 460 tCO2e/year (2023). 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
1.1K tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
76% (2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
8.4K m3/year (2023)
2023
Waste
168.5K kg/year (2023)
2023
Energy Use
8.8M kWh/year (2023)
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). | 601 tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 44 tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 460 tCO2e/year (2023) |
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 | 1.1K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| 2019 | 1.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2018 | 1.1K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced overall greenhouse gas emissions by 17% (excluding unavoidable effects from building transitions) compared to 2019.
- Sources 100% of electricity from renewable sources since 2013.
- Offset remaining CO2 emissions within its own economic region since 2011.
- Partnered with a Bernese startup to promote innovative CO2 storage technologies in demolition concrete.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from bank operations by 10% compared to 2019 by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emission intensity of financed buildings by at least 45% for residential properties and 35% for other properties by 2030 (compared to 2022).
- Set science-based emission reduction targets for additional portfolios by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions in loan and investment portfolios by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSocial ResponsibilityGovernance