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Topdanmark Sustainability Profile

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Topdanmark A/S, commonly referred to as Topdanmark, is a leading insurance company headquartered in Ballerup, Denmark (DK). Established in 1998, Topdanmark has grown to become one of the largest insurance providers in the Danish market, offering a comprehensive range of products and services across life and non-life insurance sectors. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions, including health insurance, property coverage, and pension plans, which are tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. With a strong emphasis on customer service and digital transformation, Topdanmark has achieved notable milestones, including high customer satisfaction ratings and a robust market position. Operating primarily in Denmark, Topdanmark continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted choice for individuals and businesses seeking reliable insurance solutions.

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48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services 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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Topdanmark's score of 48 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Topdanmark's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Topdanmark reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,539,200 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 752,800 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary and mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,297,500 kg CO2e, mainly from purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled around 2,488,900 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel and fuel-related activities. Topdanmark has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. The company targets a reduction of up to 70% in CO2e emissions across all scopes by 2030, with a specific goal of a 45% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, compared to 2019 levels. These targets are part of their commitment to align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which covers 70% of their total investment and lending portfolio. The emissions data for Topdanmark is cascaded from the parent company, Topdanmark A/S, reflecting their corporate family relationship. The company is actively working towards these reduction targets, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability within the insurance sector in Denmark.

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20162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,741,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
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000,000
Scope 2
1,355,000
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0,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
1,985,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Topdanmark's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Topdanmark's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Topdanmark's Location?

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

Topdanmark's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Topdanmark's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and increased by approximately 25% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 45% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 67% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Business Travel
67%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
31%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%

Topdanmark's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Topdanmark has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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