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Financial Intermediation
NL
updated 5 months ago

Optiver

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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.

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23

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Optiver's score of 23 is lower than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Optiver's reported carbon emissions

Optiver, headquartered in the Netherlands (NL), currently does not report any carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of specific figures in kg CO2e. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges associated with the company. This lack of data suggests that Optiver may not have established formal commitments to reduce its carbon footprint or may not publicly disclose such information at this time. In the context of the financial services industry, many firms are increasingly adopting science-based targets and sustainability initiatives to address climate change. However, without specific emissions data or commitments, it is unclear how Optiver aligns with these industry trends. As the company continues to operate, it may consider developing and communicating its climate strategy to enhance transparency and accountability in its environmental impact.

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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.

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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 Optiver is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 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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