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Unum Insurance Company

Unum Insurance Company, often referred to simply as Unum, is a leading provider of employee benefits headquartered in the United States. Established in 1848, Unum has evolved into a prominent player in the insurance industry, with a strong presence across North America and the UK. The company specialises in disability, life, and critical illness insurance, offering innovative solutions that cater to the diverse needs of employers and their employees. With a commitment to enhancing workplace benefits, Unum stands out for its comprehensive approach to disability management and its focus on customer service. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of various digital tools to streamline claims processes. Recognised for its financial strength and reliability, Unum continues to be a trusted choice for businesses seeking to provide robust employee benefits.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Unum Insurance Company'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.

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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

Unum Insurance Company's score of 27 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Unum Insurance Company's reported carbon emissions

Unum Insurance Company, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data or reduction targets. Without available emissions figures, it is challenging to assess their carbon footprint or climate commitments in detail. However, the absence of disclosed data may indicate a need for enhanced transparency in their environmental impact reporting. As the insurance industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, Unum's future climate initiatives and commitments will be crucial for aligning with industry standards and addressing climate change effectively.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Unum Insurance Company'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.

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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 Unum Insurance Company is in US, 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.

Unum Insurance Company 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
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