- Climate-related risks such as extreme weather events impacting credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, and reputational risk.
- Transition risks from low-carbon policies affecting carbon-intensive industries.
Agricultural Bank of China Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Agricultural Bank of China Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.2M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 212.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 2.0M 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
2.2M tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
2.1M tons/year
2023
Energy Use
2.9M 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). | 212.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.0M 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 | 2.2M tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 2.2M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 258.2K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Balance of green credit exceeded RMB 4 trillion, up 50.1% year on year.
- Underwrote 31 tranches of green bonds, raising funds of RMB 28.5 billion in total.
- Reduced CO2 equivalent emissions by 12,895,000 tons attributed to green credit.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Rural RevitalizationServing the Real EconomyGreen FinanceInclusive FinanceDigital FinanceESG Governance