The Hartford, officially known as The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., is a prominent insurance and financial services company headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Founded in 1810, it has established itself as a leader in the industry, particularly in property and casualty insurance, group benefits, and mutual funds. With a strong presence across the United States, The Hartford serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, small businesses, and large corporations. Its core offerings, such as auto, home, and business insurance, are distinguished by innovative solutions and exceptional customer service. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, The Hartford has received numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted provider in the insurance sector. The company continues to evolve, focusing on digital transformation and sustainability to meet the changing needs of its customers.
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Hartford's score of 55 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Hartford reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,204,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for about 18,096,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint significantly. Hartford has set an ambitious target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by the end of 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This goal aligns with their broader ambition to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across all operations by 2050. In previous years, Hartford's emissions have varied, with notable figures including approximately 24,984,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 33,792,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has consistently reported emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate impact. The commitment to substantial reductions in emissions underscores Hartford's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its alignment with industry standards for sustainability.
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2007 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - |
Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
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Hartford is not participating in any 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.