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Aviva

Aviva plc, a leading insurance and financial services provider, is headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1696, Aviva has established itself as a prominent player in the insurance industry, offering a diverse range of products and services across life, general, and health insurance sectors. With a strong presence in the UK, Ireland, and Canada, Aviva serves millions of customers, providing tailored solutions that meet their unique needs. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to insurance, including digital platforms that enhance customer experience. Aviva's commitment to sustainability and responsible investment further distinguishes it in the market. As one of the largest insurers in the UK, Aviva has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for customer service and product excellence, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the financial services landscape.

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83

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

Aviva's score of 83 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aviva's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Aviva reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,127,000 kg CO2e, comprising 6,082,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,669,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,045,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 9,722,000 kg CO2e. Aviva has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target aligns with their commitment to achieve Net Zero operations by 2030 and to utilise 100% renewable electricity by 2025. Additionally, they aim for a 60% reduction in the carbon intensity of their investment portfolio by 2030. The company has been a carbon-neutral entity since 2006 and aspires to reach Net Zero across all scopes by 2040. Aviva's climate strategy is supported by their participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring their targets are consistent with the global goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C.

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12,366,000
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Scope 2
3,381,000
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Scope 3
9,961,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aviva'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 Aviva is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Aviva 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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