Climate Change Data

Banco Davivienda S.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2014, 2021)

Reporting Period: 2014

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:15,571 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:5,463 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:9,041 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:1,067 tCO2e
Waste Generated:38.5 tons (recycled)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Economic
  • Environmental
  • Social

Environmental Achievements

  • Expanded coverage of the Environmental and Social Risk Management System (SARAS) to include evaluations of the commercial credit process and aligned methodology with Central American subsidiaries.
  • Promoted "green" lines of credit to finance environmentally sound projects, totaling nearly COP 51 billion.
  • Implemented recycling program, recycling 38.5 tons of materials.
  • Continued energy efficiency project, including LED lighting and control systems.

Social Achievements

  • Launched DaviPlata, a mobile platform for financial transactions, reaching 2.2 million customers and over 50 million transactions.
  • Launched the first "Microseguro" life insurance policy for vulnerable families.
  • Expanded Cultivarte program by 150%, reaching 19 municipalities and serving over 26,000 children and adolescents.
  • Invested COP 17,395 million in employee training and development in Colombia and approximately USD 1 million in Central American subsidiaries.

Governance Achievements

  • Joined the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI).

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce printing by 5% in 2015.
  • Increase amount disbursed via green lines to COP 100 billion in 2015.

Environmental Challenges

  • Incorporating a larger number of Colombians into the banking system.
  • Managing risks in the supply chain.
  • Reducing the organization's carbon footprint.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented DaviPlata to increase financial inclusion.
  • Developed a supply chain risk management system for critical suppliers.
  • Implemented SARAS to evaluate and monitor environmental and social impacts.
  • Continued energy efficiency project and recycling program.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Semi-annual assessment of suppliers.

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable procurement policy promoting good environmental and social practices among suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Guidelines (Essential option), Financial Services Sector Supplement

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Touche Ltda. (limited assurance)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Green lines of credit

Awards & Recognition

  • DaviPlata Shared Value Award
  • Recognition for "Mis Finanzas en Casa" program at the 5th Latin American Congress of Financial Education

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:7,534 tCO2e/year (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:2,620 tCO2e/year (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:4,668 tCO2e/year (2021)
Scope 3 Emissions:247 tCO2e/year (2021)
Renewable Energy Share:100% (offset through RECs)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Sustainable Finance
  • Responsible Investment
  • Eco-efficiency
  • Circular Economy

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 1 emissions by 9.8% compared to 2019.
  • Reduced Scope 2 emissions by 33% compared to 2019.
  • Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 80.7% compared to 2019.
  • Increased clean energy generation by 165% compared to 2020 (140.3 MWh).
  • Installed 16 photovoltaic generation systems in Colombia with a total installed capacity of 291 kWp.
  • Offsetting 100% of energy consumption through the purchase of renewable energy certificates (RECs) starting in 2021.

Social Achievements

  • Launched the "Environmental Leaders and Managers" program to train employees on energy efficiency.
  • Increased the balance of electric and hybrid vehicles portfolio by 98% in terms of disbursements, reaching a portfolio balance totaling COP 104 billion.

Governance Achievements

  • Consolidated the Corporate Governance and Sustainability committees into a single committee with a comprehensive ESG business perspective.
  • Incorporated climate change risk into the general risk management framework.
  • Defined a 5-year plan to evolve and mature the climate governance model.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 30% sustainable portfolio (environmental and social) of total portfolio by 2030.
  • Carbon neutrality in management by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce total carbon footprint by 5% compared to 2019 by 2022.
  • Reduce Scope 1 emissions by 2% compared to 2019 by 2023.
  • Reduce Scope 2 emissions by 6% compared to 2019 by 2023.
  • Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 20% compared to 2019 by 2023.
  • Increase clean energy generation at sites by 190 kWh/year by 2023.
  • Increase energy efficiency by 6% compared to 2019 by 2023.

Environmental Challenges

  • High degree of uncertainty in climate change risk assessment.
  • Need to broaden the scope of impact measurements across banking segments and products.
  • Addressing transition risks from changes in regulations, technologies, and market trends.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Conducting pilot tests to identify and assess exposure to climate change risks (physical and transition).
  • Developing methodologies for identification, assessment, and management of physical and transitional risks.
  • Implementing policies and procedures to reduce the impact and probability of climate-related risks.
  • Using heat maps to identify segments with high CO2 emissions and prioritize transition risks.
  • Defining a threshold for recognizing exposure to carbon-intensive sectors.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Floods
  • Landslides
  • Droughts
  • Hurricanes
  • Sea level rise
  • Changes in precipitation patterns
  • Temperature increase
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory and legal risks
  • Technological risks
  • Market risks
  • Reputational risk
Opportunities
  • Green credit lines
  • Financing climate change mitigation and adaptation projects
  • Developing new products and services
  • Mitigating emissions in financed productive activities
  • Enhanced reputation

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 13 - Climate Action

Davivienda's climate strategy contributes to targets 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, and 13.b.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Green credit lines (renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean transportation, clean production, sustainable infrastructure, sustainable construction)
  • Electric and hybrid vehicle financing

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed