Swedbank
Swedbank AB, commonly referred to as Swedbank, is a leading financial institution headquartered in Sweden (SE). Established in 1820, the bank has evolved into a prominent player in the Nordic and Baltic regions, providing a wide range of banking services to millions of customers. Operating primarily in Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, Swedbank focuses on retail banking, corporate banking, and asset management. Its core offerings include personal and business accounts, loans, mortgages, and investment services, distinguished by a strong commitment to digital innovation and customer-centric solutions. With a robust market position, Swedbank has achieved notable milestones, including a significant presence in sustainable finance, reflecting its dedication to responsible banking practices. The bank continues to be recognised for its stability and customer trust, making it a key player in the European banking landscape.
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Swedbank's score of 56 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Swedbank's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Swedbank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,777,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 692,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,678,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 15,407,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects the bank's ongoing commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. Swedbank has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The bank aims to reduce its direct greenhouse gas emissions by 60% from 2019 levels by 2030, encompassing all scopes of emissions. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), under which Swedbank is committed to long-term net-zero targets. In previous years, Swedbank's emissions were as follows: in 2022, total emissions were about 14,559,000 kg CO2e; in 2021, they were approximately 9,201,000 kg CO2e; and in 2020, emissions totalled around 11,646,000 kg CO2e. The bank's emissions have shown fluctuations, but the overall trend indicates a focus on sustainability and reduction efforts. Swedbank's initiatives include increasing sustainable financing and enhancing transparency in its emissions reporting, which is crucial for stakeholders and aligns with global climate goals. The bank's commitment to sustainability is further evidenced by its participation in various climate-related frameworks and initiatives.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,017,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,014,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 19,952,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Swedbank is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
