Aflac Incorporated, commonly known as Aflac, is a leading provider of supplemental insurance in the United States, with its headquarters located in Columbus, Georgia. Founded in 1955, Aflac has established itself as a pioneer in the insurance industry, particularly known for its innovative accident and health insurance products. The company primarily focuses on providing financial protection through policies that cover unexpected medical expenses, offering unique features such as cash benefits directly to policyholders. Aflac's commitment to customer service and its strong market presence have earned it a notable position, consistently ranking among the top supplemental insurers in the nation. With a reputation for reliability and a robust portfolio of services, Aflac continues to support millions of Americans in navigating their healthcare costs.
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In 2022, Aflac Way reported total carbon emissions of approximately 244,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,633,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 8,394,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 234,205,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a continued reliance on upstream activities, particularly in purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 200,815,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Aflac Way has made notable progress in reducing its emissions. From 2007 to 2022, the company decreased its combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions from approximately 41,412,000 kg CO2e to 11,027,000 kg CO2e, reflecting a substantial reduction in its operational carbon footprint. Despite these achievements, Aflac Way has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to navigate its climate commitments within the broader context of industry standards and expectations for sustainability.
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Get Started2007 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 7,683,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 33,523,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Aflac Way 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.