KBC Group NV, a prominent financial services provider headquartered in Belgium, has established itself as a leader in the banking and insurance sectors. Founded in 1998, KBC has evolved through strategic mergers and acquisitions, enhancing its presence across Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in countries like the Czech Republic and Hungary. The company offers a diverse range of products and services, including retail banking, asset management, and life and non-life insurance, distinguished by its customer-centric approach and innovative digital solutions. KBC Group's commitment to sustainability and responsible banking has solidified its market position, earning recognition for its robust financial performance and customer satisfaction. With a focus on integrating banking and insurance services, KBC continues to set benchmarks in the industry, making it a trusted partner for individuals and businesses alike.
How does KBC Group NV's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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KBC Group NV's score of 55 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, KBC Group NV reported total carbon emissions of approximately 46,717,000 kg CO2e, comprising 40,717,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,626,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,167,600 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which include business travel, employee commuting, purchased goods and services, and waste generated in operations. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to a 2015 baseline. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a commitment to achieve complete climate neutrality for its own operations by the end of 2021 through offsetting any remaining emissions. KBC Group NV's initiatives reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action, aligning with industry standards for reducing carbon footprints. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are directly reported by KBC Group NV.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 76,054,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 61,662,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 33,019,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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KBC Group NV is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.