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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.

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.

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Optiver's score of 23 is lower than 71% 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 climate commitments and setting science-based targets to align with global climate goals. However, without specific emissions data or reduction initiatives, it is unclear how Optiver is addressing its environmental impact. As the industry evolves, it will be important for Optiver to consider implementing measurable climate strategies to enhance transparency and sustainability.

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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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