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