Flow Traders, officially known as Flow Traders N.V., is a leading global technology-enabled liquidity provider headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 2004, the firm has established a strong presence in major financial markets across Europe, North America, and Asia, specialising in electronic trading and market making. The company excels in providing liquidity across a diverse range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies. Flow Traders is renowned for its innovative trading technology and data-driven strategies, which set it apart in the competitive trading landscape. With a commitment to transparency and efficiency, Flow Traders has achieved significant milestones, including recognition as a top liquidity provider in various markets. Its robust market position is underscored by a reputation for reliability and excellence in execution, making it a key player in the global trading ecosystem.
How does Flow Traders'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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Flow Traders's score of 48 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Flow Traders reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,157,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 233,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 966,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, around 2,958,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, with significant contributions from business travel (about 1,293,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 1,138,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, Flow Traders' total emissions were about 4,741,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction of approximately 584,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This reduction is notable, especially considering the increase in revenue from about USD 723 million in 2022 to approximately USD 638 million in 2023. Despite these reductions, Flow Traders has not set specific science-based targets for emissions reduction, nor have they made any formal climate pledges. Their emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, and all figures are reported directly from Flow Traders Ltd. Overall, while Flow Traders has made strides in reducing their carbon footprint, further commitments and targets would enhance their climate strategy and align with industry standards for sustainability.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 55,500 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 577,200 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 327,300 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Flow Traders's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 92% last year and increased by approximately 804% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 71% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 44% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Flow Traders has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

