KommuneKredit, officially known as KommuneKredit A/S, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Denmark (DK). Established in 1898, the company has played a pivotal role in providing financing solutions to municipalities and public sector entities across the country. With a strong focus on sustainable development, KommuneKredit offers a range of unique products and services, including loans and advisory services tailored to the needs of local governments. Operating primarily in Denmark, KommuneKredit has established itself as a key player in the public finance sector, supporting various infrastructure projects and community initiatives. The company is recognised for its commitment to responsible lending and has achieved notable milestones in promoting green financing. With a solid market position, KommuneKredit continues to be a trusted partner for municipalities, helping them navigate the complexities of public financing while fostering sustainable growth.
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KommuneKredit's score of 36 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, KommuneKredit reported total carbon emissions of approximately 73,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure comprises 7,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions and 66,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, specifically from fuel and energy-related activities. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 63,000,000 kg CO2e, with 8,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 55,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2022, emissions were approximately 56,000,000 kg CO2e, with similar distributions across the scopes. KommuneKredit has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, and there are no emissions data cascaded from a parent or related organization. The organisation is focused on transparency in its emissions reporting, although it currently lacks a formal climate pledge or SBTi targets.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 13,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 31,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
KommuneKredit's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 20% last year and increased by approximately 113% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
KommuneKredit has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

