- Reducing the environmental impact of our portfolio (ongoing work to measure Scope 3 GHG emissions).
- Reducing paper consumption (ongoing efforts to move to a paperless environment).
Arab Bank PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Arab Bank PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10.5K tCO2e/year (2022). By scope: Scope 1: 859 tCO2e/year (2022); Scope 2: 9.5K tCO2e/year (2022); Scope 3: 196 tCO2e/year (2022, Business Travel only). 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
10.5K tCO2e/year (2022)
2022
Renewable Energy
90.9% (2022)
of total energy
Water Usage
53.8K m3/year (2022)
2022
Energy Use
69.4K GJ/year (2022)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 859 tCO2e/year (2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 9.5K tCO2e/year (2022) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 196 tCO2e/year (2022, Business Travel only) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 10.5K tCO2e/year (2022) |
| 2019 | 3.1K 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 carbon emissions through renewable energy; approximately 91% of total electricity consumption was sourced from renewable energy projects in 2022.
- Recycled around 100 tons of paper in 2022.
- Launched Sustainable Finance Framework to support sustainability commitments and ESG priorities, aligned with Green Bond Principles, Social Bond Principles, Sustainability Bond Guidelines, Green Loan Principles, and Social Loan Principles.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Responsible financingEmployee empowermentTransparent reportingSystem optimizationCommunity cooperation