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Swissquote

Swissquote Group Holding Ltd, commonly known as Swissquote, is a leading online financial services provider headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1996, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, catering to a diverse clientele of retail and institutional investors. Operating primarily in the fintech industry, Swissquote offers a comprehensive range of services, including online trading, forex, and wealth management. Its unique selling proposition lies in its advanced trading platforms and innovative financial products, such as cryptocurrency trading and robo-advisory services. With a commitment to regulatory compliance and customer security, Swissquote has garnered a reputation for reliability and transparency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange, solidifying its position as a trusted player in the global financial market.

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44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Swissquote's score of 44 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Swissquote's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Swissquote reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,930,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 79,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from mobile and stationary combustion, and 34,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity and heat. The majority of their emissions, about 14,817,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes significant contributions from capital goods (approximately 13,209,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (about 1,094,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, Swissquote's total emissions were about 16,501,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction of approximately 1,571,000 kg CO2e year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 shows Scope 1 emissions at 77,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 29,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 16,395,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, Swissquote has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all scopes, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its climate impact.

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Scope 2
269,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Swissquote's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Swissquote is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Swissquote is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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