First American Financial Corporation, commonly known as First American, is a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1889, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including California, Texas, and Florida. With a focus on real estate transactions, First American offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including title insurance, escrow services, and property data solutions. What sets them apart is their commitment to innovation and customer service, ensuring seamless transactions for buyers and sellers alike. As a prominent player in the title insurance industry, First American has achieved significant milestones, including being listed on the Fortune 500. Their dedication to quality and reliability has solidified their market position, making them a trusted partner in real estate transactions nationwide.
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First American Financial's score of 40 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, First American Financial reported total carbon emissions of approximately 36,802,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,015,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 19,830,000 kg CO2e, which are mainly attributed to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled around 15,957,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from employee commuting (about 12,123,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 1,567,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 35,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 shows Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,119,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 21,793,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions reaching about 14,000,000 kg CO2e. First American Financial has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, such as those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 432,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 3,737,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 83,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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First American 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.