Klarna
Klarna, officially known as Klarna Bank AB, is a leading fintech company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden (SE). Founded in 2005, Klarna has revolutionised the online shopping experience by offering innovative payment solutions that enhance consumer convenience and merchant sales. With a strong presence across Europe and the United States, Klarna operates primarily in the e-commerce sector, providing services such as "Pay Later" and "Pay Now" options. Klarna's unique offerings allow customers to shop with confidence, enabling them to try products before committing to payment. The company has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with thousands of retailers and a user base exceeding 60 million consumers globally. As a prominent player in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) market, Klarna continues to shape the future of digital payments, making it a trusted choice for both shoppers and merchants alike.
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How does Klarna'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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Klarna's score of 47 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Klarna's reported carbon emissions
Klarna, headquartered in Sweden, has set ambitious climate commitments despite not having specific carbon emissions data available. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. To support this goal, Klarna has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, Klarna plans to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. For the long term, Klarna is committed to a significant reduction of 90% in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, as well as a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These targets align with the science-based targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to keep global warming below 1.5°C. Klarna's proactive approach reflects its dedication to sustainability and responsible corporate practices in the software and services sector.
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Klarna is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
