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Ap4

Ap4, officially known as AP4 (The Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund), is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and operates primarily within the financial services industry. Established in 2001, AP4 has made significant strides in sustainable investment, focusing on responsible asset management and long-term value creation. The fund is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, setting it apart through its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. AP4 has consistently positioned itself as a leader in the pension fund sector, achieving notable milestones in sustainable finance and investment performance. With a strong emphasis on innovation and transparency, AP4 continues to enhance its market position, contributing to the financial security of its beneficiaries while promoting sustainable economic growth.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ap4's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services 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.

41

Industry Benchmark

Ap4's score of 26 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ap4's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ap4 reported significant carbon emissions, with a total of approximately 1,950,000,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 3 emissions. This marks an increase from 2022, when emissions were about 1,380,000,000 kg CO2e. The trend over the past few years shows fluctuations, with emissions recorded at approximately 1,420,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and about 1,840,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Ap4 has not disclosed any Scope 1 or Scope 2 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The organisation does not appear to have cascaded emissions data from a parent company or related organisation, indicating that their reported figures are independently sourced. The portfolio-weighted carbon intensity for Scope 1 emissions is reported at about 6,800 kg CO2e per SEK million in 2023, with a historical figure of approximately 10,500 kg CO2e per SEK million in 2019. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets or climate pledges, Ap4's emissions data reflects their ongoing engagement with climate-related issues within their operational framework.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ap4's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Ap4 is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ap4 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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