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Financial Intermediation
CH
updated a month ago

Six Sustainability Profile

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Six Group AG, commonly referred to as Six, is a leading financial services provider headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Established in 2008, the company has rapidly evolved to become a key player in the financial technology sector, primarily serving the Swiss and European markets. Six operates within the financial services industry, focusing on areas such as securities services, payment solutions, and financial market infrastructure. Its core offerings include innovative trading platforms and comprehensive data services, distinguished by their reliability and advanced technology. With a strong market position, Six has achieved notable milestones, including the integration of cutting-edge blockchain technology into its services. This commitment to innovation has solidified its reputation as a trusted partner for financial institutions, enhancing operational efficiency and security across the industry.

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96

Industry Average

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29

Industry Benchmark

Six's score of 96 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Six's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, SIX Group, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 111,723,500 kg CO2e. This figure includes 389,400 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 771,500 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 110,562,600 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (50,031,600 kg CO2e), investments (43,960,600 kg CO2e), and employee commuting (3,810,700 kg CO2e). In 2023, the total emissions were about 115,334,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 452,400 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at 854,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 114,028,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. SIX Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2023 baseline, and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from capital goods, business travel, and employee commuting within the same timeframe. Additionally, the company aims for 60% of its suppliers, by emissions, to have science-based targets by 2029. Long-term, SIX Group commits to a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2050, relative to the 2023 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to sustainable practices in the financial services sector.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
473,000
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000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
3,089,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
18,535,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Six's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Six's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Six'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 Six is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Six's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Six's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and increased by approximately 497% since 2020, 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 "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 45% of Scope 3 emissions.

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2024
Purchased Goods and Services
45%
Investments
40%
Capital Goods
9%
Employee Commuting
3%
Business Travel
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%

Six'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.

Six 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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