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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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48

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Uniqa's score of 48 is higher than 94% 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: 4,410,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 (direct emissions), 3,673,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (indirect emissions from energy), and 641,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 (other indirect emissions, primarily from business travel). Over the years, UNIQA has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint. From 2018 to 2020, total emissions decreased from about 7,984,000 kg CO2e to 7,116,000 kg CO2e, marking a notable reduction. However, emissions rose again to 9,585,000 kg CO2e in 2021, before reaching the current level in 2023. UNIQA has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has set near-term targets consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C, with specific portfolio targets covering 23% of its total investment and lending activities as of 2021. These commitments reflect UNIQA's dedication to sustainability and responsible investment practices within the insurance sector.

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Scope 1
3,771,000
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Scope 2
3,839,000
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Scope 3
374,000
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00,000
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000,000

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. This request for Uniqa is in AT, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Uniqa is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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