Nykredit, officially known as Nykredit Realkredit A/S, is a prominent player in the Danish financial services sector, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark (DK). Established in 1851, Nykredit has evolved into a leading provider of mortgage loans and financial services, primarily serving the Danish market and expanding its reach across Northern Europe.
Operating within the "Other business services" industry, Nykredit offers a diverse range of products, including mortgage financing, investment services, and insurance solutions. What sets Nykredit apart is its commitment to customer-centric solutions and innovative digital platforms, enhancing the user experience in financial management.
With a strong market position, Nykredit has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest mortgage lenders in Denmark, reflecting its robust reputation and reliability in the financial landscape.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Nykredit's reported carbon emissions
Nykredit, a Danish financial institution operating in other business services, has committed to ambitious climate goals. In 2024, their Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 787 million kg CO2e. For the 2022 reporting year, Nykredit reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 490,000 kg CO2e. Prior to that, in 2021, their Scope 1 and 2 emissions were around 727,000 kg CO2e.
Nykredit's carbon footprint has been reported across various scopes in previous years. In 2019, total emissions were approximately 9.19 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 2.22 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 534,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 1.61 million kg CO2e. In 2018, their total emissions were approximately 10.13 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 3.98 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 2.11 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 1.77 million kg CO2e. In 2017, total emissions were approximately 10.52 million kg CO2e, including Scope 1 of about 5.33 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 of around 3.09 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 of approximately 2.13 million kg CO2e. Their oldest reported data for 2012 shows total emissions of about 21.51 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 10.82 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 6.61 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 4.06 million kg CO2e.
Nykredit has set a long-term net-zero target for all scopes by 2050. Additionally, they have set a near-term target for 2030, aiming for emissions reductions consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario. Their portfolio targets, as of 2022, cover 77% of their total investment and lending by total balance sheet assets and assets under management. This data is inherited from their parent organisation, Nykredit Bank A/S.
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Nykredit’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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