Folksam Sustainability Profile
Folksam, officially known as Folksam Group, is a prominent insurance and financial services provider headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Established in 1908, the company has evolved into a leading player in the Nordic insurance market, with a strong presence across Sweden and Finland. Specialising in life insurance, property insurance, and pension savings, Folksam is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and customer-centric solutions. The company’s unique approach combines comprehensive coverage with a focus on ethical investments, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. With a robust market position, Folksam has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest mutual insurance companies in Sweden. Its dedication to social responsibility and innovation continues to drive its success in the insurance industry.
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Industry Benchmark
Folksam's score of 35 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Folksam's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Folksam reported total carbon emissions of approximately 745,734,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 99.5% of the total. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 233,000 kg CO2e, including 67,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 249,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Folksam's total emissions were approximately 727,937,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 showed Scope 1 emissions at about 230,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 232,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions again dominating the total. Despite these figures, Folksam has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi commitments. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that the reported figures are solely reflective of Folksam's own operations. Overall, Folksam's emissions profile highlights the substantial impact of Scope 3 emissions, underscoring the need for comprehensive strategies to address carbon footprints across all scopes.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 654,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 671,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,575,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Folksam's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Folksam's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with detailed category breakdown helping identify key emission sources across their value chain.
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Folksam'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.
Folksam 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.
