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Uniqa

Uniqa Insurance Group AG, commonly referred to as Uniqa, is a leading insurance provider headquartered in Austria (AT). Established in 1990, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the Central and Eastern European insurance markets, with significant operations across Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia. Specialising in life, health, and property insurance, Uniqa distinguishes itself through innovative products and a customer-centric approach. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the successful integration of various regional insurers, enhancing its market position and service offerings. With a commitment to sustainability and digital transformation, Uniqa has garnered recognition for its forward-thinking strategies, making it a trusted choice for individuals and businesses seeking comprehensive insurance solutions.

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44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Uniqa's score of 44 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Uniqa's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, UNIQA Insurance Group AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,909,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 4,610,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 3,682,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for around 641,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, UNIQA has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint. From 2018 to 2020, the company achieved a notable reduction in total emissions, decreasing from about 7,984,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to approximately 7,116,000 kg CO2e in 2020. However, emissions rose again to about 9,585,000 kg CO2e in 2021 before reaching the current level in 2023. UNIQA has committed to long-term climate goals, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. The company has set near-term targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with a specific focus on reducing emissions from its investment and lending portfolio, which covers 23% of its total assets under management as of 2021. These targets are designed to be consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, UNIQA's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability, with ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce its carbon emissions while aligning with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
3,771,000
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Scope 2
3,839,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
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Scope 3
374,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Uniqa's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Uniqa is headquartered in AT, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Uniqa is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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