Hong Kong vs South Korea: Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers

Hong Kong
220
in 2018
South Korea
288.87
in 2018
Hong Kong rank
16th
South Korea rank
13th

Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers over time

  • Hong Kong
  • South Korea
0100200300400200520112018

How they compare

South Korea currently reports 288.87 against 220 in Hong Kong, a difference of 68.87.

That makes South Korea's figure about 1.3 times Hong Kong's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2008 it was South Korea ahead.

Hong Kong ranks 16th and South Korea ranks 13th of 37 countries.

South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Hong Kong South Korea Difference Ahead
2000s 283.65 382 98.35 South Korea
2010s 256.2 322.17 65.97 South Korea

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers, Hong Kong or South Korea?
South Korea, at 288.87 against 220 in Hong Kong as of 2018.
What is the difference in carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers between Hong Kong and South Korea?
68.87, with South Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and South Korea?
11 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2018.
How do Hong Kong and South Korea rank globally for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers?
Hong Kong ranks 16th and South Korea ranks 13th of 37 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
37 places, 406 data points, 2005–2018
Last refreshed

This dataset is designed to measure the carbon footprint of bank loans, which is a crucial component for understanding the environmental impact of financial portfolios. Bank loans provide finance to industries with varying degrees of carbon intensities. The footprint of bank loans contributes to the disclosure of the carbon intensity of the loans portfolio.