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Domestic & General Insurance Plc

Domestic & General Insurance Plc, commonly referred to as Domestic & General, is a leading provider of appliance and gadget insurance based in Great Britain. Established in 1912, the company has built a strong reputation for its innovative insurance solutions, primarily focusing on protecting household appliances and consumer electronics. With its headquarters in London, Domestic & General operates extensively across the UK and Europe, serving millions of customers. The company offers a range of core products, including extended warranties and repair services, which are distinguished by their comprehensive coverage and customer-centric approach. Notably, Domestic & General has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major retailers and a robust claims handling process that enhances customer satisfaction. As a prominent player in the insurance industry, Domestic & General continues to set benchmarks for quality and reliability in appliance protection.

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44

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

Domestic & General Insurance Plc's score of 44 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Domestic & General Insurance Plc's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Domestic & General Insurance Plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 99,402,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 210,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and 371,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are associated with purchased electricity. Notably, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 99,402,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel (1,706,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (1,649,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of around 172,687,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 93,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 275,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were substantial, reaching approximately 172,687,000 kg CO2e, including 59,000 kg CO2e from business travel. Despite these figures, Domestic & General Insurance Plc has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the industry context. As the company continues to assess its environmental impact, further transparency regarding its climate action plans would be beneficial.

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Scope 2
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Industry emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Domestic & General Insurance Plc 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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