Danske Bank A/S
Danske Bank's Climate Target Data Preview
As of 2024, Danske Bank has disclosed 20 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 4 absolute reduction targets and 16 intensity-based targets, signaling the company's commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Danske Bank's climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Business Travel (Cat. 6), Scope 3 - Employee Commuting (Cat. 7) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | 0000000 | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | 0000000 | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Steel from Unspecified Activities | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2025 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Cement from Unspecified Activities | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 2025 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Joule (J) of Energy from Unspecified Activities | 0000000 | 2025 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Watt-hour (Wh) of Electricity Produced | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2025 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Kilometer (km) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 2025 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Revenue Tonne Kilometer (RTM) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2025 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Tonne Kilometer (TKM) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2025 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Steel from Unspecified Activities | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Cement from Unspecified Activities | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Joule (J) of Oil and Gas from Unspecified Activities | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Watt-hour (Wh) of Electricity Produced | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Square Meter (m2) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Square Meter (m2) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Danish Krone (DKK) of Loan Ammount | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Danish Krone (DKK) of Weighted Average Carbon Intensity / Portfolio Companies (WACI) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Square Meter (m2) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2030 |
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Insights into Danske Bank's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways
As of 2024, Danske Bank has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.a
Does Danske Bank have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?
As of 2024, Danske Bank has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.a
Danske Bank's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 80% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 5,106 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2019.a
As of 2024, Danske Bank is ahead of schedule on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 69.24% of the planned reduction.a
Danske Bank's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway
Does Danske Bank have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?
As of 2024, Danske Bank has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
Danske Bank's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 69% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 0.011 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Square Meter (m2) in 2019.a
As of 2024, Danske Bank is ahead of schedule on its value chain emissions reduction target, having achieved 50.72% of the planned reduction.a
Danske Bank's Value Chain (Scope 3) Emissions Pathway
Does Danske Bank have a target to reduce its total carbon footprint?
As of 2024, Danske Bank has set a target to reduce its total carbon footprint, specifically those from Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 sources.a
Danske Bank's most ambitious carbon footprint target is to reduce its scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions from a baseline of 22,736 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2019, by 50% by 2030.a
Danske Bank has already surpassed its total carbon footprint reduction target, with 2024 levels falling below the 2030 value, achieving its climate goal ahead of schedule.a