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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Avanza'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.
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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 1 emissions at 0 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 31,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounting for approximately 463,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from capital goods (229,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (73,000 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (98,000 kg CO2e). Avanza has set ambitious climate commitments, including a long-term net-zero target by 2050, covering all scopes of emissions. Their portfolio targets encompass 11% of total investment and lending activities based on total balance sheet assets as of 2021. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which aims to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, Avanza has established near-term targets for 2030 and 2027, further demonstrating their dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Overall, Avanza's proactive approach to climate action reflects its commitment to sustainability and responsible financial practices within the banking 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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Avanza 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.
