Swedbank
Swedbank AB, commonly referred to as Swedbank, is a leading financial institution headquartered in Sweden (SE). Established in 1820, the bank has evolved into a prominent player in the Nordic and Baltic regions, providing a wide range of banking services to millions of customers. Operating primarily in Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, Swedbank focuses on retail banking, corporate banking, and asset management. Its core offerings include personal and business accounts, loans, mortgages, and investment services, distinguished by a strong commitment to digital innovation and customer-centric solutions. With a robust market position, Swedbank has achieved notable milestones, including a significant presence in sustainable finance, reflecting its dedication to responsible banking practices. The bank continues to be recognised for its stability and customer trust, making it a key player in the European banking landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Swedbank's score of 56 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Swedbank's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Swedbank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,777,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,920,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,678,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 15,407,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The bank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 and a 60% reduction in direct greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes from 2019 to 2030. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which Swedbank has joined, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable financing and climate action. The bank's efforts reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the financial sector, focusing on reducing emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as business travel.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,017,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,014,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 19,952,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Swedbank is committed to some 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.
