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First American Financial

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does First American 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.

36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation 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.

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Industry Benchmark

First American Financial's score of 36 is lower than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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First American Financial's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, First American Financial reported total carbon emissions of approximately 36,802,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from various scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 1,015,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 19,830,000 kg CO2e, derived from purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for 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). Over the years, First American Financial has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, the company reported total emissions of about 25,686,000 kg CO2e, indicating a rise in emissions by 43% from 2022 to 2023. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. Overall, First American Financial's emissions profile reflects the challenges faced by the financial services industry in managing carbon footprints, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which often represent the largest share of total emissions for companies in this sector.

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Scope 1
432,000
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Scope 2
3,737,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 3
83,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. First American Financial's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), 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. First American Financial is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

First American Financial is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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