Ap4 Sustainability Profile
Ap4, officially known as AP4 (The Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund), is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and operates primarily within the financial services industry. Established in 2001, AP4 has made significant strides in sustainable investment, focusing on responsible asset management and long-term value creation. The fund is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, setting it apart through its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. AP4 has consistently positioned itself as a leader in the pension fund sector, achieving notable milestones in sustainable finance and investment performance. With a strong emphasis on innovation and transparency, AP4 continues to enhance its market position, contributing to the financial security of its beneficiaries while promoting sustainable economic growth.
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Ap4's score of 29 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Ap4's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ap4 (Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,965,000,000 kg CO2e, with 15,000,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and a significant 1,950,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a notable increase from 2022, when total emissions were about 1,380,000,000 kg CO2e, and from 2021, which recorded approximately 1,420,000,000 kg CO2e. Ap4 has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it appear to have cascaded data from a parent organization. The absence of documented climate pledges or SBTi targets indicates a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. The organisation's carbon intensity for Scope 1 emissions is reported at about 6,800 kg CO2e per SEK million in revenue for 2023, with a historical carbon intensity of approximately 10,500 kg CO2e per SEK million in 2019. This data reflects Ap4's ongoing efforts to monitor and report its carbon footprint, although further commitments to reduction strategies are currently not evident.
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| Scope 1 | - |
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| Scope 3 | 1,950,000,000 |
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Ap4'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.
Ap4 has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
