- Climate risks (extreme weather, rising temperatures, sea levels)
- Transition risks (regulatory changes, market shifts, carbon pricing)
- Technological risks (digital transformation, AI scams)
- Geopolitical risks (global conflicts, trade disputes)
- Talent attraction and retention
The Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank, Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, The Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank, Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 8.4K ktCO2e (Scope 1+2). By scope: Scope 1: 1.1K tCO2e; Scope 2: 7.3K tCO2e; Scope 3: 2.8K ktCO2e. 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
8.4K ktCO2e (Scope 1+2)
2023
Renewable Energy
8%
of total energy
Water Usage
65.1 ML
2023
Waste
201 tons
2023
Energy Use
17.3K MWh
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). | 1.1K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 7.3K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.8K ktCO2e |
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 | 8.4K ktCO2e (Scope 1+2) |
| 2022 | 8.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Officially signed the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment
- Approved 667 green building loan applications with a total credit balance of NT$ 7.825 billion
- Completed the introduction and external verification of ISO 46001:2019 Water Efficiency Management System
- Introduced the ISO 20400:2017 Sustainable Procurement-Guidance and obtained external verification in January 2024
- Reduced CO2e emissions by approximately 2.16 tons through paperless services
- Decreased emission (scope 1 & scope 2) per NT$ million in revenue by 28.27% compared to the previous year
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase green energy and ESG industry loans by 10%
- Increase green building loans by 15%
- Reduce gasoline/electricity/water consumption, and waste generation per NT$1 million revenue by 3%
- Increase online digital transactions by 9%
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 15% growth in green energy and ESG industry loans
- Achieve 15% growth in green building loans
- Achieve 15% green energy ratio by 2025
- Improve the mobile payment ecosystem
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernanceEnvironmentSociety