Halkbank, officially known as Türkiye Halk Bankası A.Ş., is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Turkey. Established in 1933, the bank has played a pivotal role in the Turkish banking sector, focusing on retail, corporate, and investment banking services. With a strong presence across major operational regions in Turkey, Halkbank has built a reputation for supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and fostering economic growth. The bank offers a diverse range of products, including personal loans, business financing, and various investment services, distinguished by competitive interest rates and tailored solutions. Halkbank's commitment to customer satisfaction and financial inclusion has solidified its position as a leading player in the Turkish banking industry, marked by significant milestones in digital banking and sustainable finance initiatives.
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In 2023, Türkiye Halk Bankası (Halkbank) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 63,974,850 kg CO2e. This figure includes 16,690,200 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 32,683,340 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Additionally, the bank's Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions, amounted to 14,601,300 kg CO2e. Halkbank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The bank's near-term targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with a specific focus on reducing emissions from its investment and lending portfolio, which covers approximately 13% of its total balance sheet assets as of 2021. The required activities for these targets constituted 16% of the total investment and lending, while optional activities made up 35%, and out-of-scope activities accounted for 49%. In summary, Türkiye Halk Bankası is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and has committed to a long-term strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, reflecting its dedication to addressing climate change and promoting sustainability within the financial sector.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 17,247,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 29,812,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 24,678,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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