- Assessing and managing scope 3 GHG emissions, particularly financed emissions.
- Limited public emissions disclosure among companies in the Kingdom.
- Climate-related risks (physical and transition).
Saudi Arabian British Bank (SAB)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Saudi Arabian British Bank (SAB) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 587.5K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 15.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 39.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 532.6K 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
587.5K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
119.8K m3/year
2023
Waste
44.9 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
69.1M kWh/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). | 15.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 39.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 532.6K 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 | 587.5K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 145.3K tCO2e (2021) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved LEED Gold and SmartScore Platinum certifications for new headquarters.
- Increased recycled paper by a significant amount (from 7.2 to 13.2 tons).
- Initiated a project to assess scope 3 GHG emissions, prioritizing material sectors.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- SAR 34 billion in sustainable financing and investments by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve key milestones towards Net Zero in operations by 2030.
- Complete scope 3 baseline across all sectors.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net Zero in operations by 2035 or sooner.
- Achieve Net Zero in financed emissions by 2060 or sooner.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSustainable FinanceDiversity & InclusionCommunity DevelopmentGovernance