Public Profile

Optiver

Optiver, officially known as Optiver V.O.F., is a leading global trading firm headquartered in the Netherlands. Established in 1986, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the financial services industry, with major operational hubs in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Specialising in market making and proprietary trading, Optiver is renowned for its innovative approach to liquidity provision across various asset classes, including equities, options, and fixed income. The firm’s commitment to technology and data-driven strategies sets it apart in a competitive landscape. With a strong market position, Optiver has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its trading excellence and contributions to market efficiency. Its focus on fostering a collaborative culture and investing in talent further solidifies its reputation as a top-tier trading firm.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Optiver'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.

3

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Optiver's score of 3 is lower than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

42%

Optiver's reported carbon emissions

Optiver, headquartered in the Netherlands (NL), currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets. Without emissions figures, it is challenging to assess their carbon footprint or the scope of their emissions (Scope 1, 2, or 3). However, the firm is likely engaged in industry-standard climate commitments, which may include initiatives aimed at reducing their environmental impact and enhancing sustainability practices. As the financial sector increasingly prioritises climate action, Optiver may be exploring strategies to align with global climate goals, although specific details on their commitments or initiatives are not provided.

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Optiver's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Optiver is headquartered in NL, 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.

Optiver 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

Other Organizations in Financial Intermediation

C&F Financial Corporation

US
Financial Intermediation
Updated 11 days ago

Enjoy Benefits Ltd

GB
Financial Intermediation
Updated 11 days ago

Security Pacific Bancorporation Southwest

US
Financial Intermediation
Updated 3 days ago

Old National Bank

US
Financial Intermediation
Updated 11 days ago

La Banque Postale

FR
Financial Intermediation
Updated 11 days ago

Ariel Investments

US
Financial Intermediation
Updated 11 days ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers