Public Profile

Credendo

Credendo, officially known as Credendo Group, is a leading provider of credit insurance and risk management solutions headquartered in Belgium (BE). Established in 1921, the company has evolved to serve a diverse range of clients across Europe and beyond, specialising in trade credit insurance, political risk insurance, and surety bonds. With a strong focus on innovation, Credendo offers unique products that cater to the specific needs of businesses navigating complex international markets. The company has garnered a solid market position, recognised for its expertise in mitigating risks associated with cross-border trade. Notable achievements include a robust portfolio that supports companies in managing their credit risks effectively, ensuring sustainable growth in an ever-changing economic landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Credendo'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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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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Credendo's score of 26 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Credendo's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Credendo reported carbon emissions of approximately 867,000 kg CO2e per full-time equivalent (FTE). This figure reflects their operational impact, although specific Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions data were not disclosed. In 2020, the emissions per FTE were about 1,540 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reduction in emissions intensity over the year. In 2019, the emissions per FTE were approximately 3,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Credendo has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Their climate commitments remain vague, with no documented reduction targets available. As a company headquartered in Belgium (BE), Credendo is positioned within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and climate responsibility.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Credendo'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 Credendo is in BE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Credendo 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
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