- Increased commuting emissions despite mobility plan
- Need to measure and reduce financed emissions
- Potential risks from climate change (physical and transition risks)
- Regulatory changes related to environmental reporting and risk management
Banque Cantonale Neuchâteloise (BCN)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Banque Cantonale Neuchâteloise (BCN) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 571 tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 103 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 76 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 483 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
571 tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
100%
of total energy
Water Usage
2.7K m3/year
2023
Waste
19.0K kg/year
2023
Energy Use
1.8M 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). | 103 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 76 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 483 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 | 571 tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 606 tonnes CO2e (+11%) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total CO2 emissions by 16% to 571 tons in 2023 (partially due to methodology change)
- 100% of electricity consumed comes from regional green sources (85% mini-hydropower, 15% photovoltaic)
- Launched a mobility plan aiming for a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from commuting by 2026
- Overhauled EcoHabitat range of mortgages to encourage sustainable housing
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce commuting emissions by 20% by 2026
- Measure and analyze financed emissions in 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions for own operations by 2040 (aligned with Canton of Neuchâtel's climate plan)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialEconomicGovernance