- Increased employee turnover (7.8%) due to organizational restructuring
- Increased CO2 footprint and intensity in the investment business, particularly in Impact and SRI funds
- Data quality limitations in assessing the climate impact of some investments and loans
Alternative Bank Schweiz AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Alternative Bank Schweiz AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 126 tons CO2e/year (987 kg/full-time equivalent). 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
126 tons CO2e/year (987 kg/full-time equivalent)
2022
Renewable Energy
90%
of total energy
Water Usage
6.5K m3/year
2022
Waste
90 tons/year (81% recycled)
2022
Energy Use
1.7K MWh/year
2022
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 126 tons CO2e/year (987 kg/full-time equivalent) |
| 2021 | 113 tons CO2e/year (operational emissions, net-zero after offsetting) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced paper consumption by 24% compared to 2021
- Sources over 90% of its energy from renewable sources
- Implemented a new climate mortgage to promote sustainable building renovations
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete the transition to a sociocratic organizational structure by 2024
- Optimize 16 more processes through ABS-Lean in 2023
📅 Medium-term
- Significantly reduce employee turnover to 3-5%
- Develop a strategic approach to balance real-world impact, transformation, and climate goals
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSocial ImpactGovernance