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Sparebanken Vest, a prominent player in the insurance and pension funding services sector, is headquartered in Norway. Established in 1823, the bank has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in its commitment to providing comprehensive financial solutions. With a strong presence in Western Norway, Sparebanken Vest offers a range of core products, including life insurance, pension plans, and investment services, tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clientele.
What sets Sparebanken Vest apart is its focus on customer-centric solutions and sustainable financial practices, positioning it as a trusted partner in the region. The bank has garnered recognition for its innovative approach and robust market position, making it a leading choice for individuals and businesses seeking reliable insurance and pension funding services.
+27 vs industry average
Sparebanken Vest’s score of 66 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Insurance Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Insurance Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sparebanken Vest, an insurance and pension funding services provider headquartered in Norway, reported total emissions of approximately 344,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This included Scope 1 emissions of 10,500 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 125,400 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions of 108,000 kg CO2e.
In 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 853,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 5,368,000 kg CO2e (with market-based emissions at 165,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions were 4,362,000 kg CO2e. For 2022, Sparebanken Vest reported Scope 1 emissions of 1,374,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 632,000 kg CO2e (with market-based emissions at 158,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions of 5,217,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, combined Scope 1 and 2 location-based emissions were 80,200 kg CO2e.
Sparebanken Vest has demonstrated a commitment to climate action through several reduction targets. In 2018, they set a goal to reduce their Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2025, a target which they achieved in 2020. The company has also committed to reducing its own climate emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 55% from 2017 to 2030. Additionally, Sparebanken Vest aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) decarbonisation trajectory, targeting a 10% reduction between 2022 and 2030. For Scope 3, they aim for a 42% reduction in portfolio carbon intensity (tCO2e/tonne fish) between 2022 and 2030. Sparebanken Vest also has a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The company is a committed member of the SBTi for net-zero.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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