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.
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Handelsbanken's score of 88 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Handelsbanken reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,430,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 143,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 2,205,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and 6,488,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 2,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 154,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 2,295,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching 6,000,000 kg CO2e. Handelsbanken has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040. Additionally, the bank is a participant in the Exponential Roadmap Initiative, targeting a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030. These targets encompass all scopes of emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to climate action. The bank's emissions data is sourced directly from Svenska Handelsbanken AB (publ), ensuring accuracy and consistency in reporting. As part of its sustainability strategy, Handelsbanken is committed to aligning its operations with industry standards and contributing to global climate goals.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,544,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | 3,179,000 | 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 | 0,000,000 |
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