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.
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Handelsbanken's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Handelsbanken reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,430,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 143,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 2,205,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions of about 4,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from business travel and purchased goods and services. In 2023, the bank's emissions were approximately 6,040,000 kg CO2e in Norway, 2,031,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, and 2,107,420 kg CO2e in Sweden, with Scope 1 emissions of 379,950 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 32,150 kg CO2e in Sweden. Handelsbanken has committed to ambitious climate targets, aiming for a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030 as part of the Exponential Roadmap Initiative. Additionally, the bank has set a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. These commitments align with their participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which includes a net-zero target by 2050. Overall, Handelsbanken is actively working towards significant emissions reductions across all scopes, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 47,000 | 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 |
| 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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