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Fastighets AB Balder, widely recognised as Balder, is a prominent Swedish real estate company founded in 2005. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, Balder specialises in the acquisition, management, and development of high-quality residential and commercial properties across the Nordic region and key European markets, including Germany and the United Kingdom.
As a leading listed property firm, Balder is distinguished by its long-term ownership perspective, focusing on creating sustainable and attractive urban environments. Its extensive and diverse portfolio encompasses housing, offices, retail, and hotel properties, cementing its position as a significant player in the European real estate sector.
77
DitchCarbon score
+48 vs industry average
Balder’s score of 77 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Real Estate Services has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.221
20182025
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Balder's reported carbon emissions
Balder, a real estate services company headquartered in Sweden, reported total emissions of approximately 109.1 million kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 583,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 30.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and roughly 78.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 173.5 million kg CO2e, comprising about 1.2 million kg CO2e in Scope 1, roughly 33.8 million kg CO2e in Scope 2 (market-based), and around 138.5 million kg CO2e in Scope 3. This indicates a notable decrease in total emissions between 2024 and 2025.
Balder has committed to significant climate targets, which are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2045, targeting a 90% reduction from a 2022 baseline.
For near-term targets, Balder is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 55% per square metre of lettable area within the same timeframe. These targets cover both operational emissions and those throughout their value chain.
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Balder’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2045
90% reduction in scope 3 total
Fastighets AB Balder commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2045 from a 2022 base year.
At risk90%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
Fastighets AB Balder commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
At risk50%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
Fastighets AB Balder commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
At risk50%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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