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Swedfund

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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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57

Industry Average

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27

Industry Benchmark

Swedfund's score of 57 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Swedfund's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Swedfund reported total carbon emissions of approximately 583,900,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 100,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 4,400,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 579,400,000 kg CO2e, primarily from business travel. This marks a reduction from 2023, where total emissions were about 828,900,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 200,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 4,200,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 824,500,000 kg CO2e. 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 currently on track for its two-year targets but has not met its five-year targets yet. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Swedfund International AB, reflecting the broader corporate family’s commitment to sustainability. Swedfund's initiatives align with the Paris Agreement, emphasising investments in projects that contribute positively to climate goals.

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2018201920202021202220232024
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

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Swedfund'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Swedfund is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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