PUBLIC BANK BERHAD
Malaysia | 1295.KL | Main
Reference
Report Year: 2023
Source Files: PBB_2023_Integrated_Annual_Report_(Cover_Page_to_Page_159).md, PBB_2023_Integrated_Annual_Report_(Page_160_to_Back_Cover).md
Sustainability Committee
Sustainability Committee (Unknown pax) 🟢
- Board Committee formed 🟢
Reporting
GRI, TCFD, Integrated Report 🟢
GHG Accounting
Public Bank Berhad demonstrates a structured approach to GHG accounting, with comprehensive reporting of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions totaling 64,063 tCO₂e in 2023, alongside partial Scope 3 reporting (87,223 tCO₂e total). Strengths include adherence to the GHG Protocol, use of IPCC guidelines, and limited third-party assurance, ensuring data credibility. Emission intensity (4.4 tCO₂e/FTE) provides a useful benchmark. However, Scope 3 reporting gaps remain, particularly in non-financed emissions categories. The absence of a defined base year for reductions limits tracking of progress. Improvements could include expanding Scope 3 coverage and setting clearer baseline targets to align with net-zero commitments by 2050.
Emissions
| Scope | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Scope1 | Reported 🟢 | Direct emissions from fuel and refrigerants. |
| Scope2 | Reported 🟢 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity. |
| Scope3 | Partially reported ⚠️ | Includes business travel and employee commute; financed emissions disclosed for five asset classes. |
| Biogenic emissions | Not applicable → | No biomass or biofuel usage reported. |
Other Details
- Base year: Not specified ⚠️
- Boundary inventory: Operational control 🟢
- Gwp basis: IPCC 🟢
- Standard: GHG Protocol 🟢
- Data collection approach: Mixed methods 🟢
- Third party verification: Limited assurance 🟢
- Carbon intensity: 4.4 tCO₂e/FTE, limited assurance 🟢
Efforts
- Carbon neutral target by 2030 🟢
- Net zero by 2050 🟢
- Waste management implemented 🟢
- 650 MWh green electricity 🌞
- RM53.91B sustainable finance 🌱
Social Highlights
- 1M+ lives improved 🥗
- RM1.2M on community 🥗
- 48.8% female senior management 🥗
- 1.7 hours ESG training 🥗
- Limited data available ⚠️
Governance
- Salary disclosure: Disclosed 🟢
Report Quality
Commendable effort by Public Bank Berhad in delivering a detailed sustainability report for 2023 🟢. The report excels with quantifiable metrics such as GHG emissions (87,223 tCO₂e), sustainable finance mobilisation (RM53.91 billion), and social impact (1M+ lives improved), supported by limited third-party assurance. Forward-looking commitments like achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 and net zero by 2050 demonstrate ambition. However, gaps exist in Scope 3 emissions coverage and the absence of a clear base year for reductions ⚠️. Some sections rely on generic statements about 'commitment to ESG' without specific outcomes. To enhance credibility, the bank could expand Scope 3 reporting, define measurable milestones for long-term targets, and incorporate more granular data on social and governance impacts. Overall, the report provides a strong foundation but could benefit from deeper specificity.
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