Pekao Group carbon footprint calculation

In line with the commitments adopted in the ESG Strategy, in 2021 the Bank started calculating greenhouse gas emissions for the Pekao Group. Calculations were performed in accordance with the methodology of the international GHG Protocol standard for Scope 1, i.e. direct emissions arising from facilities owned or supervised by the Group, and for Scope 2, i.e. indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling from external suppliers

The value chain emissions calculation (GHG Protocol Scope 3) is scheduled to be performed in 2023. In the following years, the Bank intends to carry out activities to reduce emissions – the goal by 2024 is to reduce its own emissions compared to 2020, incl. by rationalizing business trips, pro-ecological improvements in the Bank’s locations (limiting direct visits to the customer in favour of remote contact, gradual replacement of the car fleet with models that emit less fumes into the atmosphere; changing the way of heating outlets, optimization of processes aimed at reducing the consumption of paper). The Bank will monitor the consumption of raw materials and materials and conduct less waste activities. It also plans to introduce offsetting activities in the future.

In 2020 and 2021, emissions from the consumption of liquefied LPG for central heating and hot water, hard coal for the needs of central heating and hot water were 0. Renewable energy was also not generated from its own sources.