The Korea Development Bank
The Korea Development Bank (KDB), headquartered in South Korea (KR), is a leading financial institution established in 1954. Renowned for its pivotal role in the nation’s economic development, KDB primarily operates in the banking and financial services industry, focusing on corporate banking, investment banking, and project financing. With a commitment to fostering growth in key sectors, KDB offers a range of unique products and services, including loans tailored for infrastructure projects and support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The bank has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a cornerstone of South Korea's financial landscape, and is recognised for its contributions to national economic policy and development initiatives.
DitchCarbon Score
How does The Korea Development Bank'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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The Korea Development Bank's score of 20 is lower than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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The Korea Development Bank's reported carbon emissions
The Korea Development Bank (KDB), headquartered in South Korea (KR), currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets. As such, there are no reported figures for their carbon emissions in kg CO2e, nor details on any initiatives aimed at reducing their carbon footprint. In the context of the banking industry, KDB's climate commitments may align with broader trends towards sustainability and carbon neutrality, but specific commitments or targets have not been disclosed. The absence of emissions data and reduction initiatives highlights a potential area for improvement in transparency and accountability regarding climate impact.
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Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
The Korea Development Bank 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.
