Nordea Bank Abp, commonly referred to as Nordea, is a leading financial services group headquartered in Finland (FI). Established in 2000, Nordea has grown to become a prominent player in the Nordic banking sector, with significant operations across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. The bank offers a comprehensive range of services, including personal banking, corporate banking, asset management, and insurance, distinguished by its commitment to digital innovation and customer-centric solutions. With a strong market position, Nordea is recognised for its robust financial performance and sustainable banking practices. The bank has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the largest financial institutions in the Nordic region, serving millions of customers with tailored financial products. Nordea's unique approach to integrating technology with traditional banking services sets it apart in the competitive landscape, making it a trusted partner for individuals and businesses alike.
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In 2023, Nordea Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,372,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,142,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,116,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 16,114,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the bank has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a reduction from 41,785,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 20,372,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Nordea has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. To support this long-term goal, the bank has established a mid-term target to reduce carbon emissions across its lending and investment portfolios by 40-50% and from its internal operations by over 50% compared to 2019 levels by 2030. These initiatives reflect Nordea's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the banking sector.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,791,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 6,539,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 32,006,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Nordea Bank is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.