Handelsbanken
Handelsbanken, officially known as Svenska Handelsbanken AB, is a prominent Swedish bank headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden (SE). Established in 1871, the bank has grown to become a key player in the financial services industry, with a strong presence across Scandinavia, the UK, and the Netherlands. Specialising in retail and corporate banking, Handelsbanken is renowned for its customer-centric approach, offering a range of services including personal banking, mortgages, and investment solutions. The bank's unique decentralised model empowers local branches to make decisions, fostering strong relationships with clients. With a commitment to stability and sustainability, Handelsbanken has consistently ranked highly in customer satisfaction surveys and maintains a robust market position, reflecting its dedication to long-term financial health and community engagement.
DitchCarbon Score
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Handelsbanken's score of 81 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Handelsbanken's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Handelsbanken reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,369,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 154,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 2,295,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 6,920,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The bank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with interim targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Handelsbanken's emissions data reflects a commitment to transparency and accountability in its environmental impact. The bank's significant Scope 3 emissions, which include business travel and purchased goods and services, highlight the importance of addressing indirect emissions in its overall strategy. The bank's long-term net-zero commitment aligns with global climate goals, demonstrating its dedication to sustainable practices within the financial sector.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 47,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 12,306,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,787,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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