Legal And General
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Legal And General's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Legal And General's score of 66 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Legal And General's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Legal & General reported carbon emissions of approximately 27,722,000 kg CO2e, comprising 9,452,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 14,349,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set a long-term commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, aligning with its strategic growth drivers focused on tackling climate change. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to sustainability. In previous years, emissions have varied, with 2022 figures showing a total of about 30,062,000 kg CO2e, including 12,408,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 16,649,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has actively disclosed its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate impact reporting. Legal & General's ongoing initiatives and targets underscore its dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.
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| 2013 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Legal And General 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.
