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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.

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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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Nykredit A/S's score of 18 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nykredit A/S's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Nykredit A/S reported CO2 emissions of approximately 660 kg CO2e per employee, reflecting a significant reduction from about 1,240 kg CO2e per employee in 2018 and 1,610 kg CO2e per employee in 2017. The company has not disclosed specific Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions data, nor have they set formal reduction targets or climate pledges as per the available information. Despite the lack of detailed emissions data, Nykredit's emissions per DKK earned have shown a downward trend, decreasing from 0.006 DKK per kg CO2 in 2018 to 0.003 DKK per kg CO2 in 2019. This indicates a commitment to improving efficiency and reducing carbon intensity in relation to revenue generation. Overall, while Nykredit A/S has made strides in reducing emissions per employee and per unit of revenue, further transparency regarding their overall carbon footprint and specific climate commitments would enhance their sustainability profile.

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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.

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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. This request for Nykredit A/S is in DK, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nykredit A/S is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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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