Nykredit Sustainability Profile
Nykredit, officially known as Nykredit Realkredit A/S, is a leading financial institution headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark (DK). Established in 1851, Nykredit has evolved into a prominent player in the Danish mortgage and banking sector, serving both private and corporate clients across the Nordic region. The company primarily focuses on mortgage lending, banking services, and asset management, offering unique products such as flexible mortgage solutions tailored to individual needs. Nykredit's commitment to innovation and customer-centric services has solidified its position as a trusted financial partner. With a strong market presence, Nykredit has achieved notable milestones, including significant contributions to the Danish economy and a reputation for reliability and transparency in financial dealings.
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Nykredit's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Nykredit, headquartered in Denmark (DK), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 595,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 1 emissions at about 490,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 105,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, including 490,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 510,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. Nykredit has committed to long-term climate targets, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Their portfolio targets cover about 77% of total investment and lending activities, with required activities constituting 23% and optional activities making up 70% of their total balance sheet assets as of 2022. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to meet the 1.5°C climate goal. The emissions data for Nykredit is cascaded from its parent company, Nykredit Bank A/S, which provides the foundational metrics for their climate commitments and performance tracking.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 961,476 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Nykredit's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Nykredit's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 1% last year and increased by approximately 18% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 66% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 45% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Nykredit'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.
Nykredit 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.
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