- Data quality and availability challenges in baselining financed emissions.
- Uncertainty in evolving science, methodologies, scenario analysis, and industry standards for financed emissions.
- Not all counterparties publicly report emissions, requiring the use of proxies.
- Increased number of complaints in 2023 due to a spike in one-off issues.
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 13.9K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 523 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 12.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.0K 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
13.9K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
88.4K m3/year
2023
Waste
194.9K kg/year
2023
Energy Use
97.0K GJ/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). | 523 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 12.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.0K 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 | 13.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2018 | 1.8M tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total Scope 1 emissions by 65% compared to 2022 (to 523 tonnes CO2e)
- Reduced total direct energy consumption by approximately 33.2% from the previous year.
- Replaced 2,391 inefficient CFL light bulbs with energy-efficient LEDs.
- Six ADIB buildings and branches received LEED Gold certifications.
- Abu Dhabi Airport branch awarded LEED Platinum certificate.
- Partnership with DHL to significantly reduce carbon emissions associated with shipments using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 50% Emiratisation rate by 2030
- Net Zero financed emissions targets for priority sectors by 2030 (specific targets listed in report)
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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