Swedfund
Swedfund International AB, commonly known as Swedfund, is a prominent development finance institution headquartered in Sweden (SE). Established in 1979, Swedfund focuses on sustainable investments in emerging markets, primarily across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The organisation plays a vital role in the development finance industry, providing capital and expertise to foster economic growth and reduce poverty. Specialising in equity investments, loans, and guarantees, Swedfund is dedicated to supporting businesses that promote sustainable development and social impact. Its unique approach combines financial returns with a commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. Over the years, Swedfund has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a leader in responsible investment, and has garnered recognition for its contributions to sustainable development goals (SDGs).
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Swedfund's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Swedfund reported total carbon emissions of approximately 583,900,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 4,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (with 6,600,000 kg CO2e attributed to purchased heat and 5,900,000 kg CO2e to purchased electricity), and a significant 579,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily driven by business travel (571,400,000 kg CO2e). In comparison, the previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 828,900,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 200,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 4,200,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 824,500,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable reduction in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. Swedfund has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a greenhouse gas-neutral investment portfolio by 2045. This long-term goal encompasses all scopes of emissions, with a focus on reducing emissions per Swedish krona invested, using 2020 as the baseline year. The organisation is actively investing in projects that align with the Paris Agreement to achieve these targets. Overall, Swedfund's commitment to sustainability and emissions reduction reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with ongoing efforts to monitor and improve their carbon footprint.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 300,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,500,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 774,100,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Swedfund 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.
