Legal & General Group Plc, commonly referred to as Legal & General, is a prominent financial services company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1836, it has evolved into a leading player in the insurance and investment sectors, with significant operations across the UK, the United States, and Europe. The company offers a diverse range of products, including life insurance, pensions, and investment management services, distinguished by their commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. Legal & General is recognised for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top providers in the UK insurance market. With a rich history of milestones, including pioneering initiatives in sustainable investment, Legal & General continues to shape the financial landscape while prioritising long-term value for its clients.
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In 2024, Legal & General reported total carbon emissions of approximately 642,975,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 838,600 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 3,168,300 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to transparency in carbon reporting across all scopes. In 2023, the company recorded emissions of about 9,452,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and between 10,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 14,349,000 kg CO2e (location-based) for Scope 2 in Great Britain. Globally, their emissions included approximately 10,158,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 4,215,000 kg CO2e for market-based Scope 2, and significant Scope 3 emissions, including 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e from investments. Legal & General has set a long-term target to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, starting from 2023. This commitment is part of their strategic growth drivers aimed at addressing climate change effectively. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability across its operations.
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2013 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 5,018,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 28,517,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 4,885,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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