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Nykredit A/S

Nykredit A/S, a leading financial institution based in Denmark (DK), has established itself as a prominent player in the banking and mortgage sector since its founding in 1851. With its headquarters in Copenhagen, Nykredit operates extensively across the Danish market, providing a range of financial services tailored to both personal and business clients. Specialising in mortgage lending, banking, and investment services, Nykredit is renowned for its innovative approach to financing and customer service. The company’s core offerings include competitive mortgage products and comprehensive banking solutions, which are designed to meet the diverse needs of its clientele. Nykredit's commitment to sustainability and digital transformation further distinguishes it in the industry. As one of Denmark's largest mortgage lenders, Nykredit has achieved significant milestones, including a strong market position and recognition for its customer-centric initiatives. With a focus on reliability and expertise, Nykredit A/S continues to shape the financial landscape in Denmark.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nykredit A/S'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.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Nykredit A/S's score of 23 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

23%

Nykredit A/S's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Nykredit A/S reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,200,000 kg CO2e, comprising 78,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,182,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 959,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from business travel (586,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (341,000 kg CO2e). The company has shown a trend of decreasing emissions over the years, with a notable reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2017 to 2019. For instance, Scope 1 emissions decreased from 186,000 kg CO2e in 2017 to 78,000 kg CO2e in 2019, while Scope 2 emissions dropped from 4,033,000 kg CO2e in 2017 to 1,182,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Despite these reductions, Nykredit A/S has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of formal reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the financial services sector.

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2012201720182019
Scope 1
308,000
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Scope 2
8,131,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
2,382,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nykredit A/S's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Nykredit A/S is headquartered in DK, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Nykredit A/S 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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