- Limited data quality and coverage of scope 3 emissions for investments.
- Challenges in electrifying the SNB’s fleet of vehicles due to specialized vehicles required for cash transport.
- Dependence on third-party data and estimations for calculating emissions metrics.
Swiss National Bank
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Swiss National Bank disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 207 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 3: 2.9K tCO2e. 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
207 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Water Usage
18.5K m3
2023
Waste
185 tons
2023
Energy Use
11.1K MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.9K tCO2e |
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 | 207 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 1.2K tCO2e (2022) |
| 2021 | 861 tonnes of CO2 equivalents |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced operational greenhouse gas emissions from direct emission sources and from the use of energy by at least 50% by 2030 (reference year 2017) and achieving net zero by 2050 at the latest.
- Switched to biogas for all gas requirements at its Zurich premises since 2018.
- Used green electricity from hydroelectric and solar power at most locations in Switzerland since 2009.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by at least 50% by 2030 (reference year 2017).
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce scope 3 GHG emissions from SNB air travel by at least 50% by 2030 (reference year 2017).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernanceSocialEnvironmentalHuman RightsClimate Change