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Ia Financial

IA Financial Corporation, commonly known as IA Financial, is a prominent player in the Canadian financial services industry, headquartered in La Malbaie, Quebec. Founded in 1892, the company has established a strong presence across Canada, offering a diverse range of products and services, including life insurance, investment solutions, and retirement planning. IA Financial is recognised for its innovative approach to financial security, providing tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of its clients. With a commitment to excellence, the company has achieved significant milestones, including notable growth in assets under management and a strong market position among Canadian insurers. Its dedication to customer service and financial well-being sets IA Financial apart in a competitive landscape, making it a trusted choice for individuals and businesses alike.

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How does Ia Financial'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.

43

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

Ia Financial's score of 43 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ia Financial's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ia Financial reported total carbon emissions of approximately 407,838,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 6,897,000 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion, while Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were around 3,171,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 397,183,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, largely driven by investments and business travel. In 2022, Ia Financial's total emissions were approximately 482,755,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 8,907,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,889,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were significantly higher, at around 471,730,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. However, Ia Financial continues to report on its emissions and has disclosed data across all three scopes, demonstrating a level of transparency in its climate impact.

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4,322,000
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Scope 2
68,000
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Scope 3
6,885,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Ia Financial 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.

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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