Svenska Handelsbanken AB
Svenska Handelsbanken's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Svenska Handelsbanken completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Svenska Handelsbanken has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Svenska Handelsbanken's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Svenska Handelsbanken amounted to 4,611 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Svenska Handelsbanken decreased by 3.9%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Svenska Handelsbanken's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Svenska Handelsbanken's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Svenska Handelsbanken were 143 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Svenska Handelsbanken reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Svenska Handelsbanken's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 257.5%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Svenska Handelsbanken's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.14%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Svenska Handelsbanken's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Svenska Handelsbanken reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,205 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 4,468 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Svenska Handelsbanken reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Svenska Handelsbanken's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 46.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Svenska Handelsbanken's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Svenska Handelsbanken's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Svenska Handelsbanken use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Svenska Handelsbanken reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Svenska Handelsbanken's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Svenska Handelsbanken's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Svenska Handelsbanken reported 46,059,746 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Svenska Handelsbanken includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Svenska Handelsbanken's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Svenska Handelsbanken's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Svenska Handelsbanken reported total Scope 3 emissions of 46,059,746 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 0.01% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.99% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Svenska Handelsbanken reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Svenska Handelsbanken's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 589,125.35%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Svenska Handelsbanken's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Svenska Handelsbanken's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Svenska Handelsbanken disclose?
In 2024, Svenska Handelsbanken reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Svenska Handelsbanken's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Svenska Handelsbanken's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 46,053,756 tCO₂e (99.99%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,714 tCO₂e (0.01%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 2,489 tCO₂e (0.01%)
Svenska Handelsbanken's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Svenska Handelsbanken’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Svenska Handelsbanken reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 143 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,652 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.03 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Svenska Handelsbanken's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Svenska Handelsbanken's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Svenska Handelsbanken reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.48, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Svenska Handelsbanken rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Svenska Handelsbanken ranked 1 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Svenska Handelsbanken among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Svenska Handelsbanken's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Svenska Handelsbanken reported a total carbon footprint of 46,064,357 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.25% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Svenska Handelsbanken's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.99% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.01%.a