Avanza
Avanza, officially known as Avanza Bank Holding AB, is a prominent player in the Swedish financial services industry, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 1999, the company has established itself as a leading online broker, catering primarily to retail investors across the Nordic region. Avanza offers a range of innovative financial products and services, including stock trading, savings accounts, and investment funds, distinguished by their user-friendly platform and competitive pricing. The firm has achieved significant milestones, such as being recognised for its customer satisfaction and consistently ranking among the top online brokers in Sweden. With a strong market position, Avanza continues to empower individual investors, making investing accessible and straightforward, while maintaining a commitment to transparency and customer service excellence.
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Avanza's score of 61 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Avanza's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Avanza Bank Holding AB reported total carbon emissions of approximately 494,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions accounting for about 31,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions contributing approximately 463,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, including a net-zero target by 2050, covering all scopes of emissions. Notably, their portfolio targets encompass 11% of total investment and lending activities based on total balance sheet assets as of 2021. Avanza is committed to aligning its operations with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for reductions consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The bank's near-term targets are set for 2030, reflecting its dedication to sustainable practices within the financial sector.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 27,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 566,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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