Aflac Way
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Aflac Way's score of 44 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Aflac Way's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Aflac reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34,990,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,499,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,562,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 17,056,500 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions were significantly driven by purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 170,565,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Aflac's emissions were approximately 34,205,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,633,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 8,394,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 234,205,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a trend of increasing emissions over the years, with a notable rise in Scope 3 emissions. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Aflac is committed to addressing its carbon footprint. The company has not set formal science-based targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future improvement in its climate strategy. Overall, Aflac's emissions data highlights the importance of focusing on Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of its carbon footprint, and suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments moving forward.
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| 2007 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
