Klarna AB, commonly referred to as Klarna, is a leading provider of financial intermediation services based in Stockholm, Sweden. Established in 2005, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the fintech sector, specialising in innovative payment solutions and consumer financing options across Europe and North America.
Operating within the financial intermediation industry, Klarna’s core offerings include buy now, pay later services, seamless online checkout experiences, and credit solutions that enhance both merchant and customer engagement. Its unique approach to simplifying online payments has earned Klarna a strong market position, recognised for its user-friendly technology and secure transaction processes. As a key innovator in the digital payments landscape, Klarna continues to expand its global footprint, setting industry standards in financial technology.
+15 vs industry average
Klarna’s score of 52 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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Industry Intensity
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Reported emissions
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Klarna's reported carbon emissions
Klarna, headquartered in SE and operating in financial intermediation services (excluding insurance and pension funding), is committed to climate action, as evidenced by its signing of the Climate Pledge on June 26, 2021. This commitment signifies an ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
As of the latest available information, specific absolute greenhouse gas emissions data for Klarna (in kg CO2e) has not been publicly disclosed. Therefore, detailed breakdowns of Scope 1, Scope 2, or Scope 3 emissions, or a total calculated sum of emissions, are not available.
However, Klarna's participation in the Climate Pledge indicates a strategic focus on environmental responsibility. The company's climate commitments are likely integrated within the broader sustainability efforts of its corporate family. Data related to Klarna's performance may be cascaded from its ultimate parent organisation, Klarna Holding AB (publ), at cascade level 4. Similarly, initiatives like SBTi and CDP reporting appear to be managed at the level of Klarna Bank AB (publ). Further details on their specific reduction targets and achievements would typically be found within their sustainability reports or through disclosures linked to their Climate Pledge and other initiatives.
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Klarna’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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