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Klarna Holding AB (publ), widely recognised simply as Klarna, is a prominent Swedish-headquartered entity established in 2005. While acclaimed for its transformative impact on online payments and the digital shopping experience across Europe and North America, this holding company notably operates within the real estate services sector in Sweden.
The core Klarna brand delivers innovative "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) financial solutions, such as "Pay in 30 days" and flexible instalments, for millions of consumers and thousands of retailers globally. This strategic blend of fintech innovation and real estate interests underscores Klarna's diverse market presence and commitment to evolving consumer and asset management landscapes.
+19 vs industry average
Klarna Holding AB (publ)’s score of 48 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Real Estate Services has above-average carbon intensity
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Klarna Holding AB (publ), headquartered in SE, has reported significant reductions in its carbon emissions. For the fiscal year 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 83.7 million kg CO2e. This figure is composed of approximately 69,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 38,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 83.6 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. The majority of Scope 3 emissions stem from purchased goods and services, totalling around 77.1 million kg CO2e.
In 2023, Klarna reported total emissions of approximately 110 million kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions being the largest contributor at about 109.8 million kg CO2e, primarily driven by purchased goods and services. This marks a decrease from the 2022 total emissions of approximately 147.3 million kg CO2e, where Scope 3 also dominated, accounting for about 146.9 million kg CO2e. Prior to this, in 2021, total emissions were around 152.7 million kg CO2e, with Scope 3 at approximately 153 million kg CO2e. Emissions have shown a general downward trend from 2021 through to 2024.
Klarna's climate commitments are detailed in its ESG reports, which are publicly available. The company discloses its emissions data across Scope 1, 2, and 3, with a strong focus on upstream categories. While specific reduction targets are not provided in the given data, the consistent reporting and year-on-year reduction in total emissions suggest an ongoing effort towards mitigating its environmental impact. The data is sourced directly from Klarna Holding AB (publ) and is not cascaded from a parent organisation.
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90% reduction in Scope 2
Klarna commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2022 base year.
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90% reduction in scope 3 total
Klarna also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% within the same timeframe.
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90% reduction in Scope 1
Klarna commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2022 base year.
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