Hong Leong Bank Berhad, commonly known as Hong Leong Bank, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Established in 1905, the bank has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in its journey, including the expansion of its services across Southeast Asia. Operating primarily in the banking and financial services industry, Hong Leong Bank offers a diverse range of products, including personal and business banking, wealth management, and Islamic banking solutions. Its commitment to innovation and customer-centric services sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Hong Leong Bank has garnered numerous accolades for its service excellence and digital banking initiatives, solidifying its reputation as a trusted financial partner in the region.
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In 2024, Hong Leong Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 40,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 121,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 26,278,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 13,824,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a decrease in emissions from 2023, where total emissions were about 39,761,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 122,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 27,423,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 15,850,000 kg CO2e. The bank has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while Hong Leong Bank is actively monitoring its emissions, it may not yet have formalised specific goals aligned with industry standards such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Overall, Hong Leong Bank's emissions data indicates a proactive approach to sustainability, with a focus on transparency in reporting its carbon emissions across all scopes.
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2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 259,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 7,257,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Hong Leong 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.