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Nykredit, officially known as Nykredit Realkredit A/S, is a prominent player in the Danish financial services sector, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark (DK). Established in 1851, Nykredit has evolved into a leading provider of mortgage loans and financial services, primarily serving the Danish market and expanding its reach across Northern Europe.
Operating within the "Other business services" industry, Nykredit offers a diverse range of products, including mortgage financing, investment services, and insurance solutions. What sets Nykredit apart is its commitment to customer-centric solutions and innovative digital platforms, enhancing the user experience in financial management.
With a strong market position, Nykredit has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest mortgage lenders in Denmark, reflecting its robust reputation and reliability in the financial landscape.
38
DitchCarbon score
+2 vs industry average
Nykredit’s score of 38 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.146
20182025
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Nykredit's reported carbon emissions
Nykredit, a Denmark-based financial institution, reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 490,000 kg CO2e in 2022. This represents a decrease from 727,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The latest available comprehensive emissions data is from 2019, with total emissions of approximately 4,357,000 kg CO2e. This total comprises about 2,218,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 534,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,605,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, which includes 319,000 kg CO2e from business travel.
Nykredit is committed to achieving net-zero emissions, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated long-term net-zero targets by 2050, cascaded from Nykredit Bank A/S. Nykredit's portfolio targets cover 77% of its total investment and lending as of 2022. The company also has near-term SBTi targets set for 2030, which are classified as consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario for its Scope 1 and 2 operational emissions.
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Nykredit’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2050
Headline target: Nykredit's portfolio targets cover 77% of i…
Headline target: Nykredit's portfolio targets cover 77% of its total investment and lending by total balance sheet assets and assets under m…
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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