The Greenhouse Gas Emissions of
Credit Suisse
The global greenhouse gas emissions of Credit Suisse amounted to approx. 361,000 tons in 2006 (measured in CO2 equivalents)*. Our operations in the Americas are the most relevant emitters with 41%, followed by the region Europe and Middle East (excluding Switzerland) with 33%. Switzerland and the Asia-Pacific region both contribute 13% to the greenhouse gas emissions.
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2006 (according to VfU Standard 05)Click this link to enlarge chart. |
As the greenhouse gas emissions in Switzerland were compensated with greenhouse gas emission reduction certificates for approximately 46,000 tons, the net greenhouse gas emissions of Credit Suisse are 315,000 tons.
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Split of Credit Suisse 2006 Greenhouse Gas emission origins Click this link to enlarge chart. |
The greenhouse gas emissions fell by 20% compared to 2005. This reduction originates partially from the step-by-step switch to renewable power supplies. In addition, updated emission factors for business travel were published in fall 2006.
The most important sources of greenhouse gas emissions at CSG result from the energy consumption in our premises (electricity and fossil fuels) as well as business travel.
* These figures contain emissions from Winterthur Insurance, which was sold to the AXA Group at the end of 2006.