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 reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Avanza Bank Holding AB reported total carbon emissions of approximately 490,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 31,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, primarily related to purchased electricity, while Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 463,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 1 emissions were recorded at zero, indicating no direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Comparatively, in 2022, Avanza's total emissions were about 296,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at 24,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 276,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a significant increase in total emissions from 2022 to 2023, primarily driven by Scope 3 activities, which include capital goods, employee commuting, and purchased goods and services. Avanza has committed to long-term net-zero targets, with a focus on its investment and lending activities. As of 2021, the bank's portfolio targets covered 11% of its total investment and lending activities by total balance sheet assets. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which categorises their targets as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The bank's near-term targets are set for 2030, with a commitment to reduce emissions across all scopes. Avanza's climate strategy reflects its role as a financial institution in the banking sector, aiming to integrate sustainability into its operations and investment decisions.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 27,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 566,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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